Senior Counsel, AI & Data Privacy for Pharma

AstraZeneca plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Counsel to blend deep commercial legal expertise with AI and data privacy mentorship, supporting AZ UK across Oncology and Biopharmaceuticals. You will craft collaborations with the NHS and guide responsible digital, data and AI deployment to accelerate patient impact.

You will advise on commercialisation activities, lead AI-related governance, and draft and negotiate complex agreements while upholding privacy, data governance and

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with UK licence to practice.
• Experience in pharma/biotech or medical devices.
• Strong data privacy and AI governance knowledge.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Experience leading senior partners and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal advice for assigned business units; align with Legal Director.
• Advise on commercialisation of pharma products in the UK, NHS partnerships, and digital/AI solutions.
• Lead AI initiatives; draft AI-related agreements; develop internal AI policies and governance.

Skills

Corporate law

Pharma industry

Data privacy

AI governance

Policy drafting

Senior stakeholder mgmt

English communication

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Counsel to blend deep commercial legal expertise with AI and data privacy mentorship, supporting AZ UK across Oncology and Biopharmaceuticals. You will craft collaborations with the NHS and guide responsible digital, data and AI deployment to accelerate patient impact.

You will advise on commercialisation activities, lead AI-related governance, and draft and negotiate complex agreements while upholding privacy, data governance and