Join the World's Top Legal Talent Network

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Senior Legal Counsel, Roche Diagnostics Solutions

Location: Tucson, AZ, Pleasanton, CA or Santa Clara, CA

We are looking for an experienced in-house lawyer to join the Roche Diagnostics Solutions Legal Team.

You will be part of a global network of legal professionals and support various aspects of product

strategy, development, and manufacturing for Roche Diagnostics.

You will provide legal services to multiple areas of our business, including partnering/business

development, R&D, product lifecycle management, manufacturing, and supply chain. This will

include support for one or more leadership teams responsible for particular product areas within

the business.

To be successful in this role, you must have the ability to assess and anticipate legal and

business risks associated with complex projects and innovative diagnostic products. You need to

be able to communicate well-reasoned recommendations to senior executives and business

stakeholders clearly and concisely. You should be comfortable with calibrating and advising on

acceptable levels of risk commensurate with broader business objectives. You will be expected

to structure, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements and develop and recommend

innovative solutions to complex legal and business issues.

Responsibilities

• Support complex, international business projects employing considerable independent

legal judgment, experience, and analysis.

• Provide strategic assistance and guidance on a variety of legal matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including collaboration

agreements, development agreements, licenses, software development agreements,

supply agreements, research agreements, global distribution agreements, and service

agreements.

• Manage disputes and litigation arising from your assigned business areas
• Interact with colleagues across Roche, to determine compliant yet practical legal

responses and planning to meet business needs.

• Develop and present legal training on various topics of relevance to and in support of

business needs.

Qualification

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction
• Fluency in English

Experience/Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional experience (post-bar exam) in a multinational company or

at a respected law firm, preferably in the life sciences industry (e.g. diagnostics,

pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry).

• Professional experience in handling cases in R&D, business collaborations, licensing,

supply and distribution/sales, and data privacy.

• Solid knowledge in the following areas of law: contracts, competition law, IT/software law,

litigation/dispute resolution.

• International academic or work experience is a plus
• Strong team orientation and purpose-driven
• Hands-on mentality and pragmatism: looking at the bigger picture without losing sight of

the details.

• Passionate to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Able to communicate clearly, convincingly, and diplomatically
• Familiarity with digital health and data privacy issues

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of

Arizona is $135,400 - $251,4. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits
Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.