Heathcare / Life Sciences Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our national law firm client is the nation’s largest law firm focused on matters specific to health care and life sciences organizations. The firm is seeking a Life Sciences Attorney with at least 7 years of experience to join their Health Operations Practice Group. This position is open to any office, with remote work flexibility possible depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications :

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction (additional state licenses a plus).
• A minimum of 7 years of legal practice, with substantial experience in human subject research and the regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of the operational workflows involved in clinical trial execution, including investigator site management, subject enrollment, and regulatory documentation.
• Deep knowledge of FDA and HHS clinical trial regulations and overall regulatory landscape, HIPAA (especially in the context of data sharing for research), and clinical research compliance.
• Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating research-related contracts, including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Data Use Agreements (DUAs).
• Experience advising or working with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Human Research Protection Programs (HRPPs), including human subject protection policies, procedures, and ethical considerations.
• Skilled in reviewing informed consent forms and HIPAA Authorizations for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of privacy and security considerations related to wearables, mobile health apps, and other digital health technologies used in clinical research is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with research misconduct investigations, including regulatory reporting obligations and institutional procedures.
• Experience with animal research is not required but may be considered.
• No book of business required to apply.

The firm offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law and life sciences in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment :