ASAP Senior Legal Counsel - Pharma Clinical Trials - 6 Months

• Pharmaceuticals - Geneva - 6-Month Contract - 100%
• 5-8+ years' PQE - Clinical Trials - CRO Agreements - Multi-Jurisdictional Exp

About Our Client ##

Our client is a well-established international pharmaceutical company operating in a highly regulated and innovation-driven environment. The organisation is recognised for its commitment to advancing healthcare solutions globally and is currently seeking additional legal support to assist with a strategically important clinical research programme.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative international team and work closely with legal, clinical, compliance and operational stakeholders across Europe and beyond.

Job Description ##

• Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of a broad range of clinical research agreements.

Negotiate Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) with research institutions, hospitals and external partners.

Draft, review and negotiate agreements and amendments with Contract Research Organisations (CROs).

Support the legal implementation of international clinical studies programmes across multiple jurisdictions.

Review and negotiate data processing, privacy and data protection agreements related to clinical research activities.

Provide practical legal advice to clinical operations, business and project stakeholders.

Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks while facilitating study timelines and operational objectives.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely contract execution.

Manage a high volume of clinical research contracts in a fast-paced international environment.

Support ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.

The Successful Applicant ##

• Qualified lawyer admitted in any recognised jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5-8 years' post-qualification experience, with substantial experience gained within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or life sciences sectors.
• Proven expertise supporting clinical studies and clinical research activities.
• Strong experience negotiating and managing:
• Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
• CRO Agreements
• Research-related agreements
• Data Protection and Privacy Agreements
• Demonstrated experience working on multi-jurisdictional matters within an international environment.
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of complex legal matters with limited supervision.
• Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent contract drafting, review and negotiation capabilities.
• Fluent English is required; additional European languages would be advantageous.
• Ability to be present in the Geneva office on a regular basis and work effectively within a hybrid model.

What's on Offer ##

This assignment offers the opportunity to join a leading international pharmaceutical organisation during a critical phase of an important clinical research programme. The successful candidate will benefit from a highly visible role with significant autonomy, exposure to sophisticated cross-border legal matters and close collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced legal professional looking to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, international and scientifically driven environment while working on complex clinical research projects.

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JN-102026-7127949

Job Function

Legal

Specialisation

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Industry

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Where

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-102026-7127949