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Legal Counsel, Clinical R&D, China

Shanghai, Shanghai, cnFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provide dedicated legal support for AbbVie's R&D activities in China, advising on Chinese laws, regulations, and U.S. frameworks like the BIOSECURE Act and Bulk Data Transfer Rule.

Role type

Legal Counsel (Clinical R&D)

Builds

Legal guidance for clinical research, drug development pipelines, and regulatory filings in China.

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharma / Clinical R&D

Required skills

Chinese law expertise, U.S.-China regulatory frameworks, clinical trial design, contract drafting, health authority engagement, patient informed consent, regulatory tracking, legal analysis

Preferred skills

Pharma/life sciences background, FDA approval familiarity, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Advise on Chinese laws and U.S. regulations (BIOSECURE Act, Bulk Data Transfer Rule); Develop legal guidance for clinical research; Support end-to-end R&D from trial design to pre-commercialization; Draft and review clinical study and collaborative agreements; Develop patient informed consent forms; Track regulatory developments; Provide training on U.S.-China requirements

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC