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.