Jefferson Health
Attorney - Research Matters, Clinical Trials (Director Level)
Philadelphia, PA · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Education
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
About the job
Provides legal counsel and operational support for research activities, including clinical trials, agreements, regulatory compliance, and emerging research-related legal issues.
What you'll do
- Advise faculty, investigators, research staff, and academic leaders on research matters, including clinical trials, grants, collaborations, and compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate research agreements and other legal documents; identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Support investigations, audits, regulatory inquiries, and training for researchers and research administrators.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed attorney in the State of Pennsylvania upon hire.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
- Ability to provide practical legal advice and collaborate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
AI focus
Provide practical guidance on emerging legal issues affecting research, including artificial intelligence.
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