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Director, R&D Legal, Americas

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Role

Lead legal support for R&D activities in the Americas, primarily U.S., focusing on research, clinical operations, and development units.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal counsel on FDA regulatory requirements, research governance, data sharing, GxP compliance, and emerging tech like AI.
  • support integration of acquired assets.
  • advise on cross-border data exchanges and collaborations.
  • support clinical trial activities including privacy, site selection, and patient engagement.
  • partner across legal, regulatory, and business teams to manage legal risks and ensure compliance.

Requirements

  • J.D. or equivalent, admitted in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 8+ years' legal experience in life sciences, preferably biotech or pharma, with strong knowledge of FDA law, clinical development, and GxP.
  • experience supporting R&D or clinical operations.
  • strategic, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
  • ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice.
  • interest in emerging tech and global regulatory landscapes.

High-Value

U.S.-focused, biotech/pharma R&D, clinical operations, GxP, FDA regulation, legal support for AI and data sharing, cross-border collaborations.

Work Setup

based in Cambridge, MA or East Hanover, NJ, with a requirement to be onsite 3x/week.

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