Head of Legal & Compliance (M/F) (Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR, 92130)

Caring for People’s Health

For over 130 years, the STADA Group has been committed to caring for everyone’s health as a trusted partner worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, the group is now present in over 120 countries. The dedication and engagement of our 11,600 employees worldwide is our strength. Together, as “One STADA”, we achieve ambitious goals and successfully shape the future of the STADA Group and its subsidiaries.

EG LABO – STADA Group

EG LABO, the French subsidiary of STADA Group, is a key player in generic medicines with a portfolio of over 820 products, as well as OTC with well-known family health brands (Synthol®, Duofilm®, Mitosyl®, …). We are also active in biosimilars, serving both pharmacies and hospitals. Guided by our values and driven by results, our employees make all the difference. To support our growth strategy, we are looking for dynamic and passionate people to thrive alongside us in a professional environment that promotes learning, skill development, and personal growth.

Head of Legal & Compliance (M/F)   

Issy les Moulineaux | France (FR) | Full-time | Permanent

Context:

Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a central role in defining, leading, and securing the company’s legal strategy.

Your mission will be to support the company’s development by ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements, while acting as a business partner to the Management team and operational teams.

Missions:

Legal business partner to leadership and teams

Provide pragmatic legal and compliance advice to executive management and operational teams.

Support strategic and commercial decision-making using a risk-based approach.

Act as the primary legal contact for the Commercial, Pharmaceutical, and Business Development functions.

Secure the activities of each BU (Retail; Specialty; CHC) according to their specific challenges.

Contract law:

Draft, review, negotiate, and secure key contracts, including: manufacturing and toll manufacturing agreements,

distribution and promotional agreements,

critical supplier and service provider agreements,

partnership and services agreements.

Support teams in product launch strategies.

Compliance:

Lead the compliance framework.

Act as the local owner responsible for implementing the Third-Party Due Diligence (TPDD) framework.

Define, update, and roll out compliance policies, procedures, and training.

Monitor sensitive situations, alerts, and conduct internal investigations as needed.

Personal data protection:

Oversee GDPR compliance.

Support teams in achieving compliance for data processing activities.

Disputes, competition law, and risk management

Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters (commercial, competition, product liability, administrative).

Coordinate external counsel and manage the related budgets.

Implement a preventive approach to legal and reputational risk management.

Organization of the Legal & Compliance function:

Structure and prioritize legal and compliance activities.

Manage and/or coordinate internal and external resources.

Develop tools, processes, and standards that are easy for business teams to use.

 

Your profile :

Education & experience 

Proven experience (more than 10 years), ideally within a pharmaceutical company acting as a marketing authorization holder,

and/or in a law firm specializing in life sciences.

Significant experience supporting commercial and pharmaceutical teams.

Master’s degree in Law (business law, health law, pharmaceutical law); BAR admission (CAPA) is a plus.

Fluent French and English (spoken and written).

Soft skills 

Natural leadership and strong communication skills

Organization, rigor, and ability to manage priorities

Autonomy and sense of responsibility

Attention to detail and commitment to quality

 

Why join us?

At EG LABO, you will thrive in a caring, dynamic, and stimulating environment within a growing group driven by purpose and strong values. You will take part in a variety of meaningful and structuring projects while developing your skills in a professionally enriching setting.

What we offer:

Professional growth: Join a fast-growing, human-sized company that is part of an international group. Learn and grow every day.

Positive impact: Help improve patients’ lives through our key segments: OTC, Biosimilars, and Generics.

Friendly atmosphere: Work in modern offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux, with regular internal events to strengthen team connections.

Well-being: Enjoy unlimited access to our “Health & Well-being” program for you and your family, as well as conversation classes and an e-learning platform to improve your foreign language skills.

Amenities: Benefit from a shared dining area for your lunches.

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can contribute to caring for everyone’s health? Submit your application via our portal: jobs.stada.com