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Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Legal R&D

South San Francisco, USFull-time$204k2026-09-03 → 2026-11-13
On-site · United States

Core

Senior Corporate Counsel providing strategic legal advice and education on R&D regulations, clinical trials, AI in research, and data privacy for Roche's Pharmaceutical division.

Role type

Senior Corporate Counsel (Pharma R&D)

Builds

Strategic legal guidance, playbooks, templates, and processes for global business functions.

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D

Required skills

Strategic legal analysis, FDA/regulatory knowledge, contract negotiation, stakeholder collaboration, risk mitigation, AI literacy, global compliance

Preferred skills

Creative problem solving, influential communication, agile prioritization, scientific aptitude

Technologies

AI tools for workflow optimization

Responsibilities

Advise on FDA laws and R&D regulations; manage early research and interventional trials; oversee AI use in R&D; handle data privacy and real-world data studies; negotiate complex research collaborations; develop internal guidance and training; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC