ITALY - Legal & Compliance Manager

Celltrion Group is searching for a highly motivated Legal & Compliance Manager to join our fast‑growing organization in Milan, Italy. The candidate will spearhead compliance activities across diverse therapeutic areas and support the company’s sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with data protection laws and oversee data governance practices (GDPR).
• Implement and monitor the Organizational Model pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and define mitigation plans.
• Support and coordinate activities of the Supervisory Body.
• Ensure transparency reporting and disclosure of transfers of value in accordance with the Sunshine Act.
• Lead internal compliance audits and manage corrective action plans.
• Develop, update, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures.
• Design and strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements.
• Provide day‑to‑day legal advice to all internal departments.
• Oversee recovery actions and manage outstanding receivables (Debt Collection).
• Handle pre‑litigation matters and coordinate external counsel in litigation cases.
• Support regulatory, quality, AIFA relations, and CRO activities.

Essential Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of Legal & Compliance experience, with at least two‑thirds in a pharmaceutical company or consultancy.
• Prior role as Head of Legal, Compliance Officer, or General Counsel.
• Experience in a multinational corporation.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and anti‑corruption frameworks (including corporate liability models such as 231).
• Solid understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing regulatory inspections and interactions with government authorities.
• Law degree or higher qualification.
• Fluency in English.

Workplace: Milan