Are you a proactive and results-driven professional with a passion for Legal? Do you aspire to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in areas related to pricing and proposals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our team at WEP Clinical and help us bring life-changing treatment solutions to patients worldwide. Our business is growing at WEP Clinical, and many career opportunities are endless. We challenge our team to bring thought-provoking ideas to the table. Join us and see how you can take your career to the next level while significantly impacting patients' lives!
Role Objectives:
To support the Group Legal Counsel, Assistant Legal Counsel, internal stakeholders, and Group affiliates with subsidiaries in the UK, US, Ireland and Portugal, with the expectation and view of growth in the future.
The Ideal Candidate:
A Team Player
Communicative
A Problem Solver
Excellent Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences Industry Experience
Based in the UK or EU
What You'll Do:
Provide support related to global data privacy and protection regulations, including GDPR, PECR, e-Privacy Directive, DPA 2018 and eventually the evolving EU AI Act;
Provide support and assist in preparing GDPR-related documentation and ensuring interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, and application of company policies and procedures, with a focus on legal compliance;
Assist and advise business stakeholders on data protection queries as well as conduct review of documents, presentations and (draft) communications with third parties;
Undertake legal support, including legal research and proofreading;
Provide support in the development of privacy policies, standards, and procedures for privacy programs;
Support and assist the DPO in the review of incident reports to identify, investigate and mitigate any potential privacy incidents;
Participate in new projects as and when required.
What You'll Need:
Experienced paralegal with a degree in law or equivalent experience;
Experience in the pharmaceuticals/life sciences sector;
Minimum of 2 years’ commercial in-house experience;
Possess a minimum of 3 years experience in data privacy, data security and privacy principles;
Demonstrated knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, PECR, DPA 2018;
Basic knowledge of the EU AI Act would be beneficial;
Extensive and prior Data Privacy/GDPR drafting experience;
Meticulous attention to detail;
A proven track record of leading planning processes with excellent organisational and collaboration skills;
Collegiate, professional approach and an ability to work as part of a team or independently as required;
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and concise information to a variety of stakeholders;
Willingness to learn and develop expertise in AI and data privacy, specifically in relation to the pharmaceutical sector;
Fluency in written and verbal commercial English is a must;
Fluency in another language or experience of having responsibility for contractual or legal matters in another country would be a bonus.
What We Offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Critical Illness Cover
Death In Service x4 of Basic Salary
Salary Sacrifice Pension
Starting 25 Days Annual Leave
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
What sets us apart:
WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs.
We're Committed to Our Team:
WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth and development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events and all we do to support our employees.
We're Committed to DEI:
At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth, embracing everyone's unique identities.
Our services include:
Expanded Access Programs (EAPs)
Named Patient Programs (NPPs)
Clinical Trial Supplies (Comparator & Ancillaries)
Wren Nursing (Clinical Trial Home Nursing & Clinical Education)
Hospital Supply of Unlicensed Medicines
WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.
WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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