Senior R&D Counsel

Key Responsibilities:

·         Strategic Legal Partnering – Provide strategic legal support to BioMedical Research and Development China in order to deliver long-term R&D strategy.

·         M&A and BD&L Transactions for Pipeline Assets – Advise and support due diligence, deal advisory, and post-closing integration of M&A and BD&L transactions for pipeline assets from China perspective.

·         Data/IP Governance – Support, from the Legal perspective, data/IP governance in R&D China to enhance IP/trade secret protection and data compliance with close collaboration with DPLA, ISC, R&D IP, and the relevant business owners.

·         Trial Acceleration – Counsel on clinical trial operation and expansion in R&D China focusing on priority programs/trials. 

·         Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and legal governance for R&D activities in China, focusing on trade controls, anti-bribery, GxP compliance, and pharmacovigilance.  

·         External Landscape Monitoring – Track legal and industry trends to proactively advise senior leaders.

·         Regional Support – Assist Head of R&D Legal AsiaPAC in providing legal support to R&D AsiaPAC where there is no dedicated R&D Legal Counsel. 

Essential Requirements:

·       Graduated with law degrees from reputable law schools in China & overseas education experience.

·       Admitted to the Bar & 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in reputable law firms is a must (transaction background preferred).

·       Prior in-house experience with a pharmaceutical company, and/or IP/data expertise, is a plus.

·       Strong proficiency in analyzing complex legal issues - Excellent problem-solving skills.

·       Proficiency in English required – spoken & written.

·       Strong verbal & written communication skills; high ability to influence and negotiate.

·       Demonstrated competence in handling a high volume of activity involving multiple, complex projects simultaneously, working within tight timelines and demanding clients/business partners with a proactive approach and curious mindset.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational savvy though with the courage to stick to professionalism; a believer of simplicity.

·       Professional & culturally sensitive work ethic.

·       Strong Business acumen and ability to manage change.