Chief Legal Officer - Medical Device/Pharma
Chief Legal Officer - Medical Device/Pharma
Our client is a leading multinational medical technology organization with a significant footprint across Asia Pacific.
To support this evolution, the company is seeking an experienced Chief Legal Officer (CLO) to lead its legal function across Asia Pacific and serve as a key advisor to the regional executive leadership team.
Responsibilities for this Chief Legal Officer - Medical Device/Pharma role
- Lead the APAC legal function and provide strategic legal counsel to senior management.
- Advise on commercial contracts, strategic partnerships, distribution arrangements, and corporate transactions.
- Oversee corporate governance, board support, and entity management across the region.
- Provide guidance on healthcare, medical device, regulatory, privacy, competition, and compliance matters.
- Manage legal risks, investigations, disputes, and external counsel relationships.
- Support regional business expansion, transformation initiatives, and cross-border projects.
- Develop and implement legal policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
Requirements for this Chief Legal Officer - Medical Device/Pharma role
- 10-15 years' PQE with in-house legal experience.
- Strong background in commercial, corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters.
- Experience within healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
- Proven ability to advise senior executives and operate as a strategic business partner.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership capabilities.
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