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Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Lawyer to join our legal team. This role is essential in ensuring that all contractual agreements align with the company’s objectives and comply with legal standards.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing various contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts (including supply, distribution, licensing, partnership, technology transfer, know-how, and service agreements, etc.) to ensure alignment with company policies and applicable laws.
- Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation for local and international transactions.
- Support cross-functional teams in contract-related matters, ensuring understanding and adherence to terms and conditions.
- Ensure contracts comply with international laws and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Maintain records and a centralized database for all contracts and amendments.
- Lead contract lifecycle management and implement best practices to enhance process efficiency.
- Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies when needed to resolve complex contractual issues.
- Provide Legal opinions and views on business matters needed by stakeholders.
- Coordinate between departments in relation to agreements input to ensure efficiency of concluding agreements in line with business needs.
- Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines in relation to agreements and update same according to business needs.
Requirements
- LLB (Master’s is a plus).
- 3-5 years’ professional experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing diverse types of contracts.
- Strong knowledge of laws and regulations, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills for risk assessment.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in contract management software and MS Office.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
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What We Do
A purpose driven diverse top team that strives to save and improve millions of lives by sustainably offering accessible , high value medicines and health care solutions that address local patients needs
Established in 1997, EVA Pharma is built on the heritage of Les Laboratories Delta, Egypt’s second oldest pharmaceutical company.
Currently EVA Pharma is one of the leading branded generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the EMEA region. With a CAGR of 30% over the past seven years, it has proudly earned the title of being the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in the region. EVA Pharma successfully operates in branded generics, OTC, food supplements, herbal medicines and veterinary products with 137 pharmaceutical products covering various therapeutic classes including; Neurology, Psychiatry, Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, GIT, Pediatrics, Urology, and Dermatology. The company is home to cutting edge facilities that are internationally recognized for innovation and the highest quality standards. Its exceptional facilities have earned the stamp of approval from international and regional authorities including European medicine agency, Health Canada, sFDA, & GCC enabling EVA Pharma to be a partner for some of the leading pharma companies in the globe
