Compliance and Legal Director

Compliance and Legal Director Lundbeck Australia is recruiting a qualified Compliance and Legal Director to join our team in North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia. The role reports to the Managing Director and supports the Leadership Team in ensuring a culture of high integrity, compliance policies, laws and regulations, and the development of compliance and legal procedures, policies and programs. Your new role The successful candidate will be responsible for enabling and protecting the organisation in all compliance and legal matters, with a focus on fostering a culture of high integrity. This role is pivotal in ensuring adherence to compliance policies, rules, and regulations while developing and implementing procedures, policies, and programs to mitigate risks. The role requires a time split of 70% on compliance matters and 30% on legal matters. Within your principal function you will act as the Legal and Compliance Ambassador throughout the organisation. Provide support and consultancy to the company and the Management Team on compliance issues, legal matters, risk management and the applicable laws and regulations. Represent Australia and New Zealand in and contribute to the Global Legal, Compliance & Sustainability organisation by providing periodic updates on compliance and legal developments. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement an effective regional Compliance Program in Australia and New Zealand, reflecting TGA, GMP, and global standards. Monitor and interpret changes in local and international pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., TGA, FDA, EMA) and assess their impact on business operations. Provide support and guidance in the interactions between healthcare professionals, organisations, patients and public servants in line with compliance processes, laws and regulations. Responsible for creating and administering effective action plans in response to audit findings and compliance violations. Develop and review Lundbeck Australia and New Zealand Policies, Procedures and drafting company policies, SOPs and guidelines. Provide training on compliance and legal matters, including identifying training needs and delivering employee training. Proactively map and identify compliance and legal risks, outline risk mitigation plans and support the enterprise risk management process in Australia and New Zealand. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in law, regulatory affairs, pharmacy or a related field. A legal practising certificate is preferred but not essential. 8+ years of proven experience in Business Ethics, Compliance and Legal, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life science industry. Proven leadership experience. International experience and a global mindset. Experience in risk management and knowledge of industry standards. Good knowledge of legal requirements and procedures in Australia and New Zealand. Strong knowledge of Australian pharmaceutical regulations (TGA, GMP) and international standards (FDA, EMA). Proven ability to manage complex legal and compliance issues in a dynamic environment. Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. Integrity and professional ethics. Proactive approach and ability to drive results independently. Fluent English, written and spoken. Benefits & Culture Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We provide rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well‑being. We are committed to building a workforce as diverse as the people we serve. Learn more about our commitment at Lundbeck Global Commitment . Apply Now We want to hear from you. Please upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask that you do not include a photo or personal information that is unrelated to your professional experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr