Chief Legal Officer - Medical Device/Pharma
Core
Lead the Asia Pacific legal function for a multinational medical technology organization, serving as a key advisor to regional executive leadership.
Role type
Senior in-house Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Builds
Strategic legal counsel, corporate governance, and compliance frameworks for APAC operations
Domain
Healthcare, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences
Deliverable
Client delivery
Required skills
Commercial contract negotiation, Corporate governance, Regulatory compliance, Risk management, Dispute resolution, Cross-border project management
Preferred skills
Experience in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
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.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC