Sr. Manager, Legal & Compliance - GEM Latin America

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Manager, Legal & Compliance-GEM Latin America supporting the Legal Team, in Panama, a typical day will include:

• Partnering closely with the local leadership team and colleagues
• Proactively providing, solution-oriented legal and strategic advice to the local business
• Drafting and negotiating contracts (e. g. distributor agreements etc.) with distributors and suppliers
• Corporate housekeeping, competition law and litigation
• Establish, promote and reinforce compliance standards, aligned with local laws and regulations and company-wide compliance policies
• Provide compliance advice, investigates complaints and verify deficiencies are corrected
• Develop employee communication and training programs for a companywide compliance program
• Maintaining current knowledge of laws for financial, advertising and marketing reporting, regulations, and industry guidance that impact the company's compliance program
• Partnering closely with the local leadership team and colleagues
• Proactively providing, solution-oriented legal and strategic advice to the local business
• Drafting and negotiating contracts (e. g. distributor agreements etc.) with distributors and suppliers
• Corporate housekeeping, competition law and litigation
• Establish, promote and reinforce compliance standards, aligned with local laws and regulations and company-wide compliance policies
• Provide compliance advice, investigates complaints and verify deficiencies are corrected
• Develop employee communication and training programs for a companywide compliance program
• Maintaining current knowledge of laws for financial, advertising and marketing reporting, regulations, and industry guidance that impact the company's compliance program
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Work hours: 40 hours
• Travel: 10-20%
• Relocation: Yes
• Sponsorship Assistance: Yes
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Education: University degree in Law, admission to the bar as a fully qualified lawyer (ideally under Panamanian or Costa Rican law)
• Experience in legal practice (7 years) - preferably significant experience in legal practice related to the pharmaceutical or medical device/technology industry
• Proven ability to proactively provide insightful and timely legal support to stakeholders across a functionally and geographically dispersed organization
• Native Spanish is a must; excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional language skills can be a plus
• Speak-up culture, persuasive negotiator with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Solid understanding of the medical device industry and customer needs
• Strong leadership skills and the willingness to travel abroad
• Ability to represent Alcon externally on integrity / compliance topics
• Experience with an international environment, communicate with senior leaders with corporate responsibility and with balancing global standards and local cultures
  
  

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.
  
  

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