Senior Legal Director - R&D

Senior Legal Professional – R&D & Clinical Programs

We are working exclusively with a fast‑growing, science‑driven biopharma company seeking an experienced Senior Legal professional to support its expanding R&D and clinical programmes. This is a high‑impact, strategic role working directly with scientific, regulatory and commercial leaders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all legal matters relating to R&D, clinical trials, regulatory strategy and drug development
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating clinical trial agreements, research collaborations, licensing and technology transfer agreements
• Partnering with cross‑functional teams including Clinical, Regulatory, Medical and Quality
• Providing strategic legal guidance on IP, risk management and emerging regulatory changes
• Supporting governance, policy development and senior stakeholder decision‑making

Qualifications

• 10+ PQE with strong life sciences, biotech or pharmaceutical experience
• Deep understanding of clinical research, regulatory frameworks, and GxP environments
• Excellent drafting, communication and cross‑functional partnering skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, agile, research‑focused environment
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and support scientific teams
• Managerial experience

The role will be remote with some office attendance as needed.

Contact: Josh Hall – josh.hall@mrasearch.co.uk

Location: London, England, United Kingdom | Employment type: Full‑time