Senior Attorney, Clinical Research

Senior Attorney, Clinical Research I Dallas-Fort Worth We are partnering with a nationally recognized pediatric health system consistently ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, to identify a Senior Attorney, Clinical Research for a newly created, high-impact role.This is a unique opportunity to serve as the lead legal advisor for biomedical research and clinical trials, partnering with executive leadership, research administration, and clinical investigators to advance innovative studies that improve the lives of children and families. This role offers a chance to help shape the future of pediatric research and innovation.The position offers an outstanding quality of life, with no state income tax, a cost of living below the national average, and vibrant, walkable neighborhoods near the hospital campus.What Makes This Role UniqueExposure to a diverse portfolio of clinical trials across multiple pediatric specialtiesAbility to help build legal frameworks that enable cutting edge pediatric researchMission driven work with a direct connection to improving patient outcomesIdeal CandidateJuris Doctor degree and active bar licenseExperience with clinical research agreements and regulatory complianceBackground in healthcare, life sciences, or academic research environments Ability to work independently and collaborate across teamsLead negotiation and draft of Clinical Trial Agreements and related contracts including SRAs, MTAs, MSAs, and collaboration agreementsAdvise on regulatory, ethical, and human subject protection requirementsSupport intellectual property considerations and research related risk mitigationImprove processes, reduce outside counsel reliance, and enhance contract efficiencyBar AdmissionLicensed in Texas or eligible for admission without examinationAttorneys licensed and in good standing in most U.S. jurisdictions may qualify for admission without sitting for the bar exam, subject to Texas requirementsJurisdictions with limited or no reciprocity include California, Florida, Louisiana, and Puerto RicoCandidates not meeting reciprocity requirements must be willing to obtain Texas licensureThis role offers the opportunity to combine sophisticated legal work with meaningful impact in pediatric research and onsite presence will be required. If you are interested, please email your resume to .