Worldwide Clinical Trials is a global contract research organization that supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies throughout the drug development lifecycle. With more than 30 years of experience, the company provides clinical monitoring, data management, patient recruitment, and regulatory consulting across therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and rare diseases. Its approach combines broad clinical trial expertise with personalized support and tailored solutions for complex studies.
Associate General Counsel, Clinical Research (Remote - United States)
Worldwide Clinical Trials seeks an Associate General Counsel to advise on legal risk, compliance, and sponsor contracting across its global clinical research operations. The role leads legal professionals and supports regulated business growth.
Description
- Counsel the General Counsel and senior leaders on complex legal, regulatory, commercial, operational, and reputational risks
- Own strategic legal subject areas and provide practical advice aligned with business goals, risk tolerance, and global operations
- Direct the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex clinical research and sponsor agreements
- Work with Business Development, Finance, Clinical Operations, and other partners to improve contracting workflows and business performance
- Coordinate with Quality, Data Privacy, Information Security, Regulatory, and Compliance teams on GxP, privacy, data integrity, and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to enterprise risk management, investigations, compliance programs, governance initiatives, and escalation of material legal risks
- Advise on mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, corporate governance, disputes, and other major business initiatives
- Manage, mentor, and develop legal team members
- Improve legal operations through process design, metrics, technology, automation, and knowledge management
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, or an equivalent qualification recognized in the relevant jurisdiction
- Current license to practice law and good standing in at least one applicable jurisdiction
- 8–12 or more years of progressively responsible legal experience
- Substantial in-house leadership experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, or similarly regulated life sciences organization
- Background supporting complex clinical research services, sponsor agreements, regulated operations, and global legal or compliance work
- Advanced commercial contracting experience covering master services agreements, statements of work, change orders, clinical research agreements, data protection agreements, and related sponsor arrangements
- Practical understanding of global clinical research regulations, GxP standards, data privacy and security duties, healthcare compliance, and research contracting
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, delegate, and manage change in a global matrix organization
- Sound legal judgment, commercial understanding, executive communication skills, and the ability to handle competing high-priority matters
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, legal technology, workflow automation, analytics, and responsible AI tools
Benefits
- Benefits package varies by work location
- Commitment to transparent compensation and pay equity