Senior Counsel, AI and Data (Pharma Experience Required)

Job description

THE POSITION: EVERSANA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join our legal team. This role will serve as a hands-on legal advisor and counselor supporting the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) and data initiatives. The Senior Counsel will provide legal advice and risk assessment related to AI and data use across the enterprise. The candidate will act as a trusted advisor and primary contributor, with strong ownership of outcomes. The Senior Counsel will partner with business, product, and technology teams, as well as Legal, Compliance, and Privacy colleagues, to evaluate AI use cases and provide clear, practical legal guidance that enables responsible and compliant deployment of AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring 10-12+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience in a similar role advising on technology, AI, data, or intellectual property matters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:CORE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvide expert legal counsel to various business unitsDraft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreementsIdentify, analyze, and assess legal risks and provide proactive adviceStay abreast of relevant changes in laws, regulations, and industry trendsCollaborate effectively with other members of the Legal and Compliance function and cross-functional teamsManage outside counsel relationships and legal expensesARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEProvide legal advice and risk assessment on AI tools, models, and data-driven initiatives across the enterpriseIdentify and assess legal risks related to intellectual property, data use, privacy, regulatory compliance, and contractual exposureApply sound legal judgment to evaluate AI use cases and provide clear, practical, business-oriented guidanceServe as a legal advisor to business, product, and technology teams supporting the development and deployment of AI-enabled offeringsEnable business teams to move forward with AI initiatives in a responsible, compliant, and commercially viable mannerINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, DATA, AND AI ADVISORYAct as a subject matter expert on AI-related legal issues, with a strong emphasis on intellectual property and data-related risksAdvise on:AI model development, training, and deploymentTraining data sourcing, licensing, and copyright considerationsOwnership and use of AI-generated outputsData use, access, and privacy requirementsProvide legal guidance on protecting enterprise IP while managing third-party IP exposureCOMMERCIAL / CONTRACTINGDraft, review, and negotiate agreements related to AI, technology, and data use, including:Technology and SaaS agreementsdata usage → data rights, licensing, and training data provisionsAI output ownership, use restrictions, and indemnitiesAdvise on contractual risk allocation in AI-enabled products and servicesDemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. All other duties as assigned. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by an employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. If reasonable accommodation is needed to perform the essential functions of your job position, please contact Human Resources.EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB: • Travel (Less than 10%) • Hours (Monday-Friday, 40+ hours per week) The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. • Juris Doctor from accredited law school • 10 - 12+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience in a similar role advising on technology, AI, data, or intellectual property matters • Strong ability to assess legal issues related to AI, data, and emerging technologies • Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, cross-functional legal matters and drive issues to resolution • Strong communication skills and ability to deliver practical, business-oriented legal guidance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience working in the technology industry or with AI-driven products and services • Experience with data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) • Strong background in intellectual property (highly preferred), including copyright, licensing, or technology/IP transactions PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands. At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our