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Medison Pharma

Senior Legal Counsel, APAC

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Senior level
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Senior level
Seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support to APAC affiliates, focusing on compliance, regulations, and commercial agreements in the life sciences sector.
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Description

At Medison, we offer hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases by partnering with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to innovative therapies in international markets.

As the creator and global leader in pharma partnership models, we strive to be Always Ahead - working relentlessly to bring breakthrough treatments to patients in need, no matter where they live.

Our values drive every decision we make. We care deeply, we think boldly, and we move fast. With operations in over 25 countries across five continents, we are dynamic, purpose-driven, and deeply committed to making a difference. If you're passionate, adaptive, and eager to be part of something bigger - we want you on our team.


Responsibilities

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Legal Counsel to support and enable our rapid growth across the Asia-Pacific region. This is a critical role within our Legal function, where you will serve as a strategic partner to affiliates and leadership teams in APAC, helping ensure the business operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

This role offers a unique chance to help shape the future of rare disease access in APAC, with a legal remit spanning commercial, operational, compliance, and regulatory matters.

What You’ll Do

  • Be a strategic legal advisor to APAC affiliates, enabling compliant business growth.
  • Provide timely, pragmatic legal counsel across commercial, market access, supply chain, medical, compliance, and privacy matters.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support product launches and day-to-day business execution.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and operational agreements.
  • Support interactions with HCPs, patient organizations, and healthcare entities, ensuring alignment with global standards and local laws.
  • Advise on legal entity governance, licensing, and regulatory requirements across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China Mainland.
  • Actively contribute to global and regional legal initiatives, including process optimization and knowledge-sharing.
  • Collaborate closely with the Compliance team to ensure a strong, integrated legal & compliance framework across the region.

Requirements

What You Bring

  • Law degree from a recognized university and qualified to practice in at least one key APAC jurisdiction.
  • 10+ years of legal experience in the life sciences sector (in-house or top-tier law firm).
  • Deep understanding of APAC regional laws and regulations, particularly in Singapore, South Korea, and Australia.
  • Experience in drafting third-party agreements (distribution, pharmacovigilance, intercompany, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance and anti-bribery/anti-corruption frameworks.
  • Fluency in English and Chinese (written and spoken) is required.
  • Additional APAC language skills are a plus.

You Are

  • A confident legal partner who can balance business priorities with legal risk.
  • A self-starter with a hands-on attitude, able to work independently and prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
  • Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills—you communicate legal concepts clearly and constructively.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and solutions-focused.
  • Committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a mission-led company improving lives across the globe.
  • Work in a fast-paced, international environment where your work directly shapes access to life-saving therapies.
  • Join a company where values come first—we are guided by care, courage, and a commitment to doing the right thing.
  • Gain exposure to high-impact legal work across multiple markets and cross-functional teams.

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