Corporate Counsel, Clinical R&D Legal Lazio

Corporate Counsel, Clinical R&D Legal
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Company Description

**Core Job Responsibilities**:

The Corporate Counsel, Clinical R&D, will be responsible for identifying and resolving complex legal issues and drafting and negotiating agreements. The responsibilities of the Corporate Counsel, Clinical R&D, will include:

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of agreements, including clinical study and collaborative research agreements, services agreements in support of AbbVie's clinical research operations and other transactional and complex R&D agreements with research partners

- Developing and reviewing patient informed consent forms for use in clinical research and incorporating feedback from regulatory authorities and/or ethics committees

- Conducting training to client groups on a variety of R&D legal and regulatory issues

- Advising the AbbVie Clinical Development and Medical Affairs organizations in connection with clinical research activities throughout the phases of clinical development

- Clearly communicating legal guidance on complex matters related to clinical research, including study participant privacy and rights, data integrity, site and investigator non-compliance, fraud and abuse matters and digital health

- Collaboratively interacting with internal business stakeholders, other Legal functions, Office of Ethics and Compliance, regulatory, third-party partners, and R&D and Legal leadership

**Qualifications

- Must possess a law degree and meet the professional licensing requirement applicable in the European Union.

- At least five (5) years of experience advising on R&D clinical legal issues, such as clinical trial design, and working understanding of laws and regulations impacting clinical research and development of drugs, medical devices, and aesthetics products in the EU region with special focus on Italy. Some in-house experience preferred.

- Ability to support achieving business objectives by providing clear and practical counsel, including evaluating and managing risk, and to use legal training to maximize business opportunities

- Excellent legal analysis skills, good judgment and the ability to identify and quickly address critical issues

- Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to communicate concisely and effectively with partners at all levels

- Ability to work well independently and on a team and can prioritize multiple matters

- Must be proficient Italian and English

**Additional Information

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