Company Secretary

**Job Summary**:
The Company Secretary will ensure that the company complies with its legal, regulatory, and statutory obligations. This role will also involve corporate governance, corporate planning, and assisting in strategic decision-making, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, where compliance with industry regulations is paramount.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Corporate Governance**:

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, stock exchange listings, and other applicable laws (such as the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940).
- Maintain corporate records, board meetings, and resolutions.
- Assist in the smooth functioning of the Board of Directors and its committees, ensuring effective governance practices.
- **Regulatory Compliance**:

- Oversee regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical industry standards, including those of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), and other relevant agencies.
- Coordinate with external regulators on compliance matters and respond to notices from regulatory bodies.
- Ensure timely filing of returns with regulatory authorities.
- **Board Support and Administration**:

- Organize and prepare agendas and papers for board meetings, general meetings, and sub-committee meetings.
- Take minutes of meetings, ensuring that resolutions are properly recorded and implemented.
- Maintain records of board and committee meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
- **Corporate Filings and Documentation**:

- File annual returns, financial statements, and other mandatory documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) or other regulatory bodies.
- Prepare and maintain statutory books, including registers of directors, members, and charges.
- **Legal and Contractual Support**:

- Review, draft, and manage legal documents such as contracts, agreements, licenses, and other corporate documents.
- Collaborate with the legal team to ensure the company's interests are protected in all contractual matters, especially in licensing and distribution agreements in the pharmaceutical industry.
- **Risk Management**:

- Identify legal risks related to the pharmaceutical industry, including intellectual property, regulatory changes, and compliance risks.
- Advise the Board and management on risk mitigation strategies.
- **Stakeholder Communication**:

- Serve as a point of contact for investors, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
- Ensure proper communication channels between the company and its shareholders.
- **Internal Controls & Audits**:

- Oversee the internal control systems related to compliance, legal matters, and corporate governance.
- Coordinate with internal auditors and external auditors on corporate matters and ensure compliance with industry best practices.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- **Educational Qualifications**:

- A qualified Company Secretary (CS) with a degree in Law, Commerce, or a related field.
- Additional qualifications or certifications in Pharmaceutical Law, Regulatory Affairs, or similar would be an advantage.
- **Experience**:

- Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a Company Secretary, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry’s regulatory requirements, including drug licensing, intellectual property, and health and safety regulations.
- **Skills**:

- In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, legal, and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Strong attention to detail.
- High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive and solution-oriented.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Health insurance and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Provident Fund

**Experience**:

- Company secretary: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Company Secretary (required)

Work Location: In person