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Associate Executive, Legal Jobs in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia at Novugen
Title: Associate Executive, Legal
Company: Novugen
Location: Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
About Us
Novugen is a wholly owned subsidiary of SciTech International, a UAE-based group with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. We specialize in venturing into strategic healthcare businesses and developing world-class healthcare facilities across the globe. With operations in multiple countries across continents, our global presence and expertise empower us to meet the complex challenges of delivering hard-to-source, technology-intensive pharmaceutical products to market.
Our manufacturing facilities in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, are the first USFDA-approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. We are also the first pharmaceutical company in the region to be vertically integrated from R&D to manufacturing, giving us greater control over the supply chain and reflecting our commitment to meeting a wide range of stringent regulatory standards.
At Novugen, we are united by a shared vision, with a team of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities working together towards one common goal. We are driven by a passion for science and innovation, striving to accelerate the launch of pharmaceuticals that lack robust generic alternatives due to their complexity. Our continued investment in R&D and dedication to excellence aim to provide early access to affordable, high-quality medicines, impacting lives across the world.
Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and changing lives everywhere.
About the Role
The Associate Excutive, Legal Affairs will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team and internal stakeholders on various legal tasks ranging from research to drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and review a wide variety of agreements including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), licensing, consultancy, distribution, tenancy and other varied commercial agreements with domestic and international parties including clients, partners, vendors and users ranging from pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations, research and clinical sites, landlords, subcontractors, and government agencies etc.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on corporate policies and compliance matters.
- Liaise and coordinate with external legal counsels for any legal related matters.
- Manage the trademark portfolio which would include conducting preliminary searches on potential trademarks, filing and prosecuting applications to register trademarks; advising on the use and registration of trademarks; handling trademark oppositions.
- Coordinate professionally with internal stakeholders to ensure any legal queries or requirements are addressed.
- Organizing, documenting and maintaining legal records and documents.
About You
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B)
- Minimum 1 post qualification experience (PQE) in corporate and commercial work in a law firm or in-house setting. Experience in Pharmaceutical / Healthcare is preferable but not mandatory
- Strong contract drafting and research skills
- Strong intrapreneurial skills and mindset from start up to established organization
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work productively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
- Meticulous and possess a strong attention to detail
- Able to effectively deal and maintain relationships with stakeholders
