Sr. Counsel, Data Gen & Sci Comms (CPO)

Role Summary

Senior Counsel for Data Generation and Scientific Communications supporting GSK’s Chief Patient Officer organization and Medical Affairs teams. Provide expert legal advice on data generation, scientific communications, and related regulatory matters, ensuring compliance while enabling impactful business outcomes. Collaborate across teams to influence decision-making and contribute to GSK’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on data generation activities, including clinical trials, real-world evidence, and observational studies.
• Counsel on scientific communications to healthcare professionals, Regulators, Payers, and Patient Advocacy Groups through various channels.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters related to medical and scientific activities, ensuring alignment with laws and GSK policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to data generation and scientific communications (e.g., research collaborations, service agreements).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Medical Affairs, CMO Office, Commercial, Compliance, Regulatory) to address legal risks and support strategic initiatives.
• Manage external legal counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal services.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK with a current practicing certificate OR US qualified lawyer.
• Experience advising on regulatory, compliance, and commercial matters; strong knowledge of data generation, scientific communications, and healthcare interactions.
• Proven ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced environment; experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to build trusted relationships across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience advising on clinical trials, real-world evidence, or observational studies.
• Leadership and team management skills; ability to navigate matrix structures and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Passion for innovation and contributing to GSK’s mission to improve health outcomes worldwide.

Skills

• Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge related to data generation and scientific communications.
• Ability to provide pragmatic legal guidance in a dynamic environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements; strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Education

• Legal qualification as UK solicitor or barrister (or US qualified lawyer) with current practicing status.

Additional Requirements

• Work Location: Hybrid role, with a minimum of 2–3 days per week in the office at GSK’s UK headquarters or in the US at the PA or NC GSK sites.
• Travel: Not specified; role is largely office-based with hybrid expectations.