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

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 an international clinical study programme 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.