Strategic legal partner for R&D and Clinical Operations
As Senior Legal Counsel at Pharmacosmos, you will take on a central role supporting the companys R&D and Clinical functions including Clinical Operations, Nonclinical and Translational Development, and Clinical Pharmacology. Reporting directly to EVP Legal, you will provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice to help advance research and development projects in a compliant and business-focused way. You will support multiple clinical and nonclinical studies simultaneously and handle a broad range of legal tasks spanning risk management, project execution, and stakeholder collaboration. A key part of the role is drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clinical and research-related agreements, including CTAs, CDAs, vendor and consultancy agreements, and investigator-initiated study contracts. You will also work with patient informed consent forms, support development of templates and fallback documentation, and contribute to contract strategy and process optimization. With a focus on data protection and regulatory compliance, you will advise on complex topics such as participant privacy, non-compliance, and digital health. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Legal function, third-party partners, and external legal counsel to support high-quality, efficient execution of clinical and research activities.
Experienced legal advisor with R&D insight and sound judgment
You hold a Master of Laws or a comparable legal/business education and bring strong legal experience from a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO setting ideally with a focus on R&D or Clinical and are familiar with clinical research, data privacy, frameworks such as GxP and GDPR, and a wide range of research-related contracts. Your ability to navigate complex legal matters with sound judgment and excellent analytical skills enables you to identify key issues and drive solutions efficiently. You are fluent in both Danish and English and think in processes and outcomes rather than legal theory alone, and you approach your role with a commercial perspective and a strong sense of ownership.
On a personal level, you are structured, solution-oriented, and thrive in a hands-on role with high responsibility and impact. You approach legal tasks with curiosity, commercial understanding, and a collaborative mindset. You are resilient, can prioritize across multiple studies, and are motivated by using your legal skills to support meaningful innovation in a purpose-driven company.
Unlock innovation and accelerate growth with Pharmacosmos
This is your chance to embark on an exciting journey with Pharmacosmos, as they continue to seize strategic opportunities, driven by a strong ambition to benefit more patients globally and address unmet medical needs. The recruitment process is carried out by Venaris Executive Search. For more information regarding the position, please reach out to Executive Search Consultant, Caroline Toft Pagh, on +45 2286 0870. All requests will be handled confidentially. If this position is for you, do not hesitate to by uploading your CV - it is not necessary to include a cover letter.
Pharmacosmos
Founded in 1965, Pharmacosmos is a global healthcare pioneer in carbohydrate chemistry and a leader in the development of innovative treatments for blood diseases, including iron deficiency anemia and cryopreservation technology. On September 18th, 2024, Pharmacosmos announced the successful completion of their acquisition of G1 Therapeutics, a commercial-stage oncology company. The acquisition aligns perfectly with Pharmacosmos' strategy by leveraging their extensive expertise in blood diseases, positioning the company for its next phase of growth and strengthening its global commercial portfolio. Headquartered in Holbæk, Denmark, Pharmacosmos employs 650 dedicated employees, with products marketed in over 40 countries worldwide. Please also visit www.pharmacosmos.com.
