Senior Legal Counsel – Research & Development - Any Galapagos location

☞ Galapagos

Vue: 170

Jour de mise à jour: 26-11-2025

Localisation: Mechelen Antwerp

Catégorie: Juridique / Contrats Direction Administratif / Commis / Assistant

Industrie: Biotechnology Research Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Niveau: Director

Type d’emploi: Full-time

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Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos,a dynamic fast growing Biotech company. We’re in the business of changing lives.Galapagos’ mission is to make a lasting positive contribution to society through discovery of innovative therapies for diseases with large unmet medical need. The company’s ambition is to become a leading global biopharmaceutical company, focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative medicines to improve patients’ lives.We are looking for an Senior Legal Counsel – Research & Development - Any Galapagos locationThe location of this role is flexible and can be based in any of our European locations.Scope of the jobTo reinforce our Legal Department, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – Research & Development with experience in drafting and negotiating research and development agreements.Your roleAs a Senior Legal Counsel, you will take ownership of complex legal issues in our team that supports Galapagos’ Research and Development operations. We are looking for someone who can provide high quality legal advice and can propose creative approaches to business issues.Specific Responsibilities Include
  • act as a business partner and provide accurate legal support to the company’s Research and Development organization;
  • negotiate, draft and review R&D agreements of all types (including grant agreements, research collaboration agreements, services agreements, clinical trial agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements);
  • interact with external stakeholders (e.g. universities, CROs, biotech companies, third party manufacturers, equipment and service providers);
  • partner with the IP team with respect to intellectual property related matters;
  • assist the company in fulfilling its compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements;
  • stay up-to-date with and training others in legislation and/or compliance in this field; and
  • contribute to wider organizational goals and/or activities as assigned.
Who are you?
  • You are a legal professional with a Master degree in Law. You have a minimum of seven years post qualification experience. Experience working within the Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry or having an additional degree in Intellectual Property Law are both considered as an advantage.
  • You have affinity to research and science.
  • You are proficient in contract negotiation and drafting, including liability, indemnification and intellectual property/patent provisions related to R&D collaborations.
  • You are a deal maker, capable of analyzing complex legal issues and you feel comfortable handling and working with thigh deadlines.
  • You are a well-organized, detail-oriented, and rigorous person. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and “can do” attitude. You have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team on complex projects.
  • You are capable of handling confidential information in a discreet manner and you maintain the highest ethical standards.
  • Last but not least, you have a high level of verbal and written communications skills in English.
What’s in it for you?You will be part of a fast growing and amazing company. As ‘make-it-happener’ you will get all the support you need to make your job successful. At Galapagos we aim to recruit the best people, who stand out among their peers, with integrity and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Our employees are the strength behind Galapagos, a highly motivated team, eager to maintain Galapagos’ leading position and achieve breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research. Galapagos offers a competitive remuneration package and a dynamic work environment.We are Galapagos : together we can make it happen…!
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Date limite: 10-01-2026

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