Lead Counsel, Pharmaceuticals - India

Bristol Myers Squibb • India, India • Posted June 11, 2026

About the Role

Position: Director and Head of Legal, India


Location: Mumbai, India


Requirement: Minimum 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical commercial law, IP & expertise in GCC legal.


Overview:


This position will be primarily responsible for providing legal support to the Mumbai commercial affiliate and the Hyderabad site operation, both located in India. The role will focus on assessing, managing and explaining legal risk, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, providing education on relevant legal matters, and responding to the legal needs of Mumbai and Hyderabad organizations in India.


This position will report to the APAC Legal Head. This position will not have direct reports. This role will be office-based in Mumbai and will require travel to Hyderabad, India.