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Axiom, a global leader in alternative legal services, is seeking experienced Life Sciences, Clinical Trial and R&D Contracting Lawyers to work with leading organizations in the Life Sciences industry across Australia.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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
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
Provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice to clinical operations, R&D, medical, regulatory, data/biostats, and procurement teams in a fast‑paced environment
Requirements:
5+ years of post‑qualification legal experience at a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or CRO organization, or in a law firm serving such clients
Demonstrated experience leading global clinical contracting (not limited to a single region), including multi‑country or multi‑site clinical trial agreements and related documentation
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
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
Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry standards governing clinical research, such as TGA regulations and applicable data privacy and human subject protection requirements
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
What we offer:
World-class clients – 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
Flexibility – 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
A dedicated talent team – 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 join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements