Legal & Compliance Trainee

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Sandoz Germany | Full‑time | 24‑month Trainee Program

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

Shape the future of affordable medicines with us!

At Sandoz, our purpose is clear: we ensure access to high‑quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. As a Legal & Compliance Trainee, you will gain hands‑on experience in a global pharmaceutical company and develop the skills needed to become a future in‑house Legal & Compliance professional.

Your Role – Start Your Career with Purpose

Are you ready to make an impact from day one?

Our 24‑month Legal & Compliance Trainee Program offers you an inspiring, structured, and truly hands‑on entry into the world of in‑house legal and compliance work. This is your chance to dive deep into a highly regulated, international environment where your ideas matter and your development is at the center.

During the program, you will rotate through several key areas of our global Legal & Compliance organization — gaining broad insights, expanding your expertise, and contributing to meaningful projects that support our mission of pioneering access to medicines.

Your rotation may include:

  Corporate Legal – get to know the legal backbone of a global organization

  Ethics & Compliance – help shape a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical conduct

  Privacy & Data Ethics – work on one of the fastest growing and most impactful legal disciplines like data privacy, AI, and data governance

  Legal & Compliance Technical Operations – experience the operational heart of a pharmaceutical leader

From your first day, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, take part in international initiatives, and gradually grow into your responsibilities.
This program is your launch pad — and we’re committed to helping you thrive.

Your Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Part Of

• Support the day‑to‑day activities of our Legal & Compliance teams across various domains

• Conduct legal, regulatory, and compliance research and transform insights into clear summaries and presentations

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, guidelines, policies, reports, and training materials

• Participate in cross‑functional and international projects that drive real business impact

• Bring your ideas to the table and help us continuously improve processes

• Engage actively in trainings, mentoring formats, and networking opportunities tailored to your growth

• Optional: join a short‑term international assignment to broaden your global perspective

What You Bring – Your Foundation to Grow

• A completed law degree or a comparable Master’s degree (e.g. Legal Studies, Compliance, Business Law)

• Ideally first practical experience through internships or student roles

• Strong interest in in‑house legal work, compliance, data privacy, and regulated industries

• Analytical mindset, structured working style, and strong research skills

• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus

• Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment

• High ethical standards, integrity, and a proactive, hands‑on attitude

• Willingness to undertake short‑term international assignments

What We Offer – Your Pathway to a Meaningful Career

• A well-structured 24‑month trainee program with dedicated mentoring and development support

• Broad insights into Legal & Compliance in a global pharmaceutical company

• Professional and personal development through tailored trainings and learning opportunities

• Collaboration within a diverse and international team

• Competitive compensation and attractive benefits

• Flexible working models and a modern work environment

• Excellent long‑term career opportunities within Sandoz

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now via our career portal and become part of Sandoz.

👉 Apply now

As part of your application, please submit your current CV as well as proof of your highest educational qualification (e.g., diploma, master’s degree, doctorate). Additional documents such as employment references may be uploaded optionally but are not mandatory.

Sandoz has an employee-first approach and that’s why your personal growth is so important to us. You will have access to Coursera and other learning platforms with more than 200,000 learning videos and 5000+ courses.

In addition to the various learning opportunities, we offer company benefits, such as:

·       30 days of annual leave

·       Holiday allowance

·       Additional rewards for special occasions (e.g. service length awards, marriage celebration, etc.)

·       Company pension schemes and capital formation benefits

·       Parental leave

·       Other offerings, such as bike leasing

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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