Interim Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel – R&D

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel – R&D.

Overview: The role provides hands-on, day-to-day legal support and advice, and business partnership on a wide range of legal matters.

Company: Our client is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company.

Experience: Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience, including at least 2 years of law firm experience and at least 5 years of in-house experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment.

Location: Hybrid role based in Warren, NJ, with the option to work remotely and occasional monthly travel to the office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Advise and support the Clinical Operations towards compliance with clinical best practices and applicable regulation; drafts and negotiates clinical trial and vendor agreements for worldwide clinical studies.
• Advise and support the Technical Operations group on legal questions and issues, and on third party engagements.
• Advises and supports the Quality group on legal matters and documentation related to quality, inspections and audits, and vendor engagements and agreements.
• Drafts, reviews and negotiate agreements for internal functions and business partners in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner.
• Provides timely and practical legal advice and support and identifies and resolves critical legal and business issues relating to internal operations and third-party engagements.

Qualifications Include:

Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience, including at least 2 years of law firm experience and at least 5 years of in-house experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment.

Pay Rate: $115

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn Job ID: 249329