Manager - Legal Counsel Czech Cluster

Location: Indianapolis

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Czech Republic, Praha 8time type:
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March 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R-101294

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first.

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
** Engagement:*
* ** 2-Year External Legal Consultant Contract
** About Lilly"We unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world."Since 1876, Lilly has been driven by one commitment: to create medicines that help people live longer, healthier, more active lives. We deliver breakthrough treatments in diabetes, oncology, immunology, and neuroscience that transform patient lives globally.

Our founder, Colonel Eli Lilly, charged us to "take what you find here and make it better and better." That spirit lives in everything we do—and we need exceptional legal talent to help us navigate pharmaceutical innovation while upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance.

The Role This isn't just a legal position—it's a strategic leadership opportunity on the Czech Cluster Leadership Team. Based in Prague, you'll partner with the General Managers of Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, providing trusted legal counsel that directly impacts patient access to life-changing medicines. You will be part of the Italy Hub Legal team and work directly under the supervision of the General Counsel of the Italy Hub.

What You'll Do:
· Provide strategic legal counsel on complex commercial, regulatory, and operational matters
· Lead high-stakes negotiations and business-critical legal projects
· Draft and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements (pricing, supply chain, B2B, market access)
· Champion "One Voice Counseling" with Ethics and Compliance Officers across Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia
· Collaborate with Commercial, Medical, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR functions
· Monitor regulatory developments and deliver legal training
· Manage outside counsel relationships

Who You Are Must Have:
· Fully qualified lawyer (CZ license preferred, alternatively SK or HU license)
· Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical/life sciences legal experience in any Czech Cluster markets
· Law firm experience required; additional in-house experience preferred
· Expertise in pharmaceutical law, commercial law, regulatory compliance, antitrust, data privacy
· Fluent English;
Czech/Slovak/Hungarian a plus
· Authorized to work in Prague You Are:
· Mission-driven and inspired by improving patient lives
· Business-minded—you find pathways to "yes, and here's how"
· Ethically uncompromising with strong judgment
· An influential communicator who builds trust quickly
· Autonomous and able to manage complexity independently Impact:
Every contract connects to getting medicines to patients  

Innovation: top of the industry R&D investment, cutting-edge pipeline  Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Respect for People guide every decision  Growth:
Leadership visibility and career-defining pharmaceutical law experience"Take what you find here and make it better and better."If you're a talented pharmaceutical lawyer ready for work that matters—work that touches patient lives and shapes healthcare in Central Europe—let's connect. Apply or DM for confidential discussion

Eli Lilly and Company We make medicines that help people live longer, healthier, more active lives.#Lilly Careers #Pharmaceutical Law #Legal Jobs #Prague #Healthcare Jobs #Czech Republic Lilly  is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form () for further assistance.

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Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.#We Are Lilly At  Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world.
We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!
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