Sr. Counsel, Data Gen & Sci Comms (CPO)
GSK
Full-time
Remote friendly (Durham, NC)
United States
Corporate Functions
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Role Summary
Sr. Counsel for Data Generation and Scientific Communications within 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. Opportunity to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making.
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, patient advocacy groups, through various channels.
- Advise on regulatory and compliance matters related to medical and scientific activities, ensuring alignment with laws and company policies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to data generation and scientific communications, such as research collaborations and service agreements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams 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 laws and regulations related to data generation, scientific communications, and healthcare interactions.
- Ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across teams.
- In-house legal experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry (preferred).
- Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (preferred).
- Experience advising on clinical trials, real-world evidence, or observational studies (preferred).
- Strong leadership and team management skills (preferred).
Education
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 PA or NC GSK sites.