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Life Sciences Lawyer

Australia, Sydney · Job Posted February 13, 2026
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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
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