Associate — Life Sciences Regulatory (Washington, D.C.)

Mid-level (3–6 years PQE) associate opportunity in a life sciences/product regulatory group within a national firm’s Washington, D.C. office. The role focuses on advising biotechnology, life sciences, and related technology clients on U.S. FDA and other product regulatory matters across the product lifecycle.

Work will include counseling on development and approval pathways, commercialization strategies, regulatory due diligence for transactions, and cross-border regulatory strategy and compliance. The position offers exposure to complex, client-driven matters spanning M&A, licensing, and global regulatory coordination.

• 3–6 years of post-qualification experience at a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department
• Substantive experience with U.S. FDA regulatory pathways and life sciences product regulatory law
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills; ability to provide clear, actionable regulatory guidance
• Admission to one or more U.S. state bars required
• Preferred: experience with cell & gene therapy, immuno-oncology, or advanced biotechnology regulation; familiarity with CMS reimbursement/pricing issues; experience on cross-border regulatory matters
• Preferred: familiarity with national security/trade issues affecting life sciences; professional fluency in Japanese or Mandarin is a plus