Sr. Counsel, Data Gen & Sci Comms (CPO)

GSK; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Senior Counsel for Data Generation and Scientific Communications. The role involves providing legal advice on compliance, data generation activities, and scientific communications. Candidates must be qualified solicitors or barristers in the UK and have strong regulatory knowledge. This position offers a hybrid work model with a focus on collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide clear legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data generation activities including trials and studies.
• Counsel on scientific communications via various channels.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate relevant agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on legal risks.
• Manage external legal counsel for quality services.

Skills

Legal advice on data generation

Regulatory compliance expertise

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK

Job description

Sr. Counsel, Data Gen & Sci Comms (CPO)

Business Introduction

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.

Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.

Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about providing strategic legal guidance in a dynamic and innovative environment? As Senior Counsel for Data Generation and Scientific Communications, you will play a pivotal role in supporting GSK’s Chief Patient Officer organization and Medical Affairs teams. You will provide expert legal advice on data generation, scientific communications, and related regulatory matters, ensuring compliance while enabling impactful business outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams, influence decision‑making, and contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on data generation activities, including clinical trials, real‑world evidence, and observational studies.
• Counsel on scientific communications to HCPs, Regulators, Payers, Patient Advocacy Groups, etc. through various in‑person and digital channels such as Congress settings, medical education, medical information inquiries, etc.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters related to medical and scientific activities, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and GSK policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to data generation and scientific communications, such as research collaborations and service agreements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Medical Affairs, CMO Office, Commercial, Compliance, and Regulatory, to address legal risks and support strategic initiatives.
• Manage external legal counsel to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective legal services.

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK with a current practising certificate OR US qualified lawyer.
• A demonstrable number of years of legal experience, including advising on regulatory, compliance, and commercial matters.
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations related to data generation, scientific communications, and healthcare interactions.
• Proven ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• In‑house legal experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience advising on clinical trials, real‑world evidence, or observational studies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to navigate matrix structures and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Passion for innovation and contributing to GSK’s mission to improve health outcomes worldwide.

Work Location

This role is hybrid, with a minimum of 2–3 days per week in the office at GSK’s UK headquarters or in the US at the PA or NC GSK sites.

Closing Date for Applications

14th November 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.