COA Licensing Attorney

Job Title: COA Licensing Attorney

Job Location: Athens, Greece

Job Location Type: Home-based

Job Contract Type: Full time

Job Seniority Level:

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry dedicated to creating intelligent connections that deliver unique innovations and actionable insights. We help to speed drug development, ensure product quality and safety, improve commercial effectiveness, get the right treatments to patients, improve access and delivery of healthcare, and ultimately drive better health outcomes. With approximately 90,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries.

We are currently looking for a COA Licensing Attorney to join IQVIA!

Provide legal advice and services to support the organization’s business within an assigned region, across one or more of the following areas: contract law, employment law, commercial law, regulatory, and compliance. The role may also coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts; ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies

• Manage and monitor the contract lifecycle to ensure adherence to contractual guidelines and satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders, including participation in pre‑contract discussions, negotiations, and contract amendments

• Provide legal advice and support, as needed, on employment law matters; partner with Human Resources on legal issues related to human capital, including discrimination, harassment, health and safety, hiring and termination, and employee rights and obligations

• Advise the organization on legal matters related to intellectual property, real estate, data privacy, and related regulatory requirements

• Analyze legal data to assess the advisability of defending or pursuing litigation; research statutes, regulations, and case law to determine appropriate legal strategy

• Prepare legal files and manage litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel where applicable; assess the impact of case outcomes and implement required follow‑up actions or policy changes

• Manage and maintain corporate entities within the assigned region, ensuring ongoing legal and regulatory compliance

• Support the legal team in mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence, documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• LLB (Hons) or equivalent degree from a recognized university

• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand commercial implications

• Solid understanding of government regulations impacting organizational operations

• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug discovery and development and the end‑to‑end drug development lifecycle

• Ability to work creatively and effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Sound decision-making skills with a solutions-oriented mindset

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an open, direct, and persuasive communication style

• Strong presentation and influencing skills, with willingness to engage in constructive debate

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to quickly establish credibility and trust across the organization

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

• Results-driven team player with strong execution and delivery focus

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

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