Senior Legal Director - R&D

MRA Search; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing biopharma company in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Legal professional to support its R&D and clinical programmes. In this strategic role, you will manage a Senior Legal Manager and advise on various legal matters, including clinical trials and regulatory strategies. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of PQE in life sciences and strong communication skills. This is a remote position with minimal office attendance required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical research and regulatory frameworks.
• Managerial experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Advising on legal matters related to R&D and clinical trials.
• Drafting and negotiating clinical trial agreements.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams including Clinical and Regulatory.

Skills

10+ PQE

Life sciences, biotech or pharmaceutical experience

Excellent drafting skills

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional partnering skills

Job description

We are working exclusively with a fast-growing, science-driven biopharma company seeking an experienced Senior Legal professional to support its expanding R&D and clinical programmes. This is a high-impact, strategic role working directly with scientific, regulatory and commercial leaders across the business.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel you will manage one Senior Legal Manager and work across all areas of Research and Development. Some responsibilities include :

• Advising on all legal matters relating to R&D, clinical trials, regulatory strategy and drug development
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating clinical trial agreements, research collaborations, licensing and technology transfer agreements
• Partnering with cross-functional teams including Clinical, Regulatory, Medical and Quality
• Providing strategic legal guidance on IP, risk management and emerging regulatory changes
• Supporting governance, policy development and senior stakeholder decision‑making

Ideal Candidate

• 10+ PQE with strong life sciences, biotech or pharmaceutical experience
• Deep understanding of clinical research, regulatory frameworks, and GxP environments
• Excellent drafting, communication and cross‑functional partnering skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, agile, research‑focused environment
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and support scientific teams
• Managerial experience

The role will be remote with some office attendance as needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an entrepreneurial and innovation‑lead environment. To find out more please contact Josh Hall at [e-mail]