Senior Counsel, R&D
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Description: AstraZeneca US is currently interviewing Senior Counsel, R&D right now, this occupation will be dwelled in Delaware. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Description
The Senior Counsel, R&D will report to the Assistant General Counsel, R&D. This is a strategic role that will be closely aligned to R&D business leaders and will be the prim! ary lawyer for legal issues arising or impacting early stage R&D activities.
The incumbent manages transactional legal support for R&D across all phases of development and therapeutic areas with particular focus on the iMEDs and Clinical Operations.
The role will manage legal support for Clinical Operations, including business as usual issues that arise through AstraZeneca's agreements with CROs (Contract Research Organizations) and AROs (Academic Research Organizations).
The Senior Counsel will provide legal support for complex research agreements (e.g., collaboration, sponsored research, professional services, and studentship agreements) which originate in the iMEDs and Pharmaceutical Development.
In addition, the role will provide training and support of Global IP with respect to material transfer and patent rights agreements.
Requirements
Candidate Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Law degree
Significant legal practice experience, prefe! rably in global pharmaceutical, research and development and r! egulatory areas, or other regulated industry
Broad-based knowledge of laws and regulations governing pharmaceutical activities around the globe
Strong proficiency in relevant legal practices, particularly complex R&D transactions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proven skills in analyzing and solving complex legal issues and in managing complex legal projects Experience direction the legal work of professional legal staff (e.g., Paralegal)
Proven ability to work as part of a cross-functional team
Preference for candidates with 10 years of legal experience
Preference for experience directing the legal work of professional legal staff
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This occupation will be started on: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:09:43 GMT
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