Life Sciences Lawyer

<p>Axiom, a global leader in alternative legal services, is seeking experienced<strong> </strong>Life Sciences, Clinical Trial and R&D Contracting Lawyers to work with leading organizations in the Life Sciences industry across Australia. </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of global clinical trial agreements and related documents with sophisticated counterparties, including hospitals, academic medical centers, universities, government agencies, and large healthcare systems.</li> <li>Serve as primary legal support for CRO-facing arrangements, including master services agreements, work orders, change orders, and related vendor contracts, ensuring clear allocation of responsibilities, data rights, IP, and risk.</li> <li>Support R&D and pre‑clinical activities, including: Sponsored research agreements with academic and research institutions; Material transfer agreements (inbound and outbound); Non‑clinical/GLP study agreements and related R&D collaborations.</li> <li>Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of clinical and R&D agreements, including: Clinical Trial Agreements (industry‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated); Informed consent forms and related patient‑facing documentation; Collaboration, consulting, confidentiality (CDAs/NDAs), and data use agreements; Supply, manufacturing, and ancillary services agreements supporting clinical development.</li> <li>Provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice to clinical operations, R&D, medical, regulatory, data/biostats, and procurement teams in a fast‑paced environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of post‑qualification legal experience at a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or CRO organization, or in a law firm serving such clients.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading global clinical contracting (not limited to a single region), including multi‑country or multi‑site clinical trial agreements and related documentation.</li> <li>Substantial, hands‑on experience drafting and negotiating CRO agreements (e.g., master services agreements, work orders, and related vendor contracts) as a core part of your practice.</li> <li>Meaningful experience supporting R&D and pre‑clinical work, including: Sponsored research agreements with academic or research institutions; Material transfer agreements; Other early‑stage R&D or non‑clinical study agreements.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry standards governing clinical research, such as TGA regulations and applicable data privacy and human subject protection requirements.</li> <li>Proven ability to provide clear, risk‑balanced guidance directly to business clients and to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in a remote or hybrid environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Axiom?</strong></p> <p><strong>World-class clients</strong> – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with premier companies, including F100 and ASX-listed organisations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.</p> <p><strong>Flexibility </strong>– we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we match you with opportunities to help you reach these goals.</p> <p><strong>A dedicated talent team</strong> – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, by assigning you a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you j