Research Contracts Manager
Research Contracts Manager
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, England
Job ID : 6646715132535242513448586e6c39494a413d3d
Job Description :
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The post holder will be an appropriately qualified and experienced individual to support the management of research contracts as member of the Research Contracts Team in Research & Innovation. Reporting to the Research & Innovation Legal Services Manager, this individual will provide legal support and guidance to internal and external service users in the management of research contracts. A strong understanding of the legal considerations regarding clinical research in the NHS and the ability to enter into high level negotiations with research collaborators and sponsors, including pharmaceutical companies, charities and universities, are key qualities required for this post holder.
The Research Contracts manager will provide legal advice to the Trust by facilitating, reviewing and amending as required a wide range of agreements connected to biomedical research carried out at NUH including but not limited to commercial and non-commercial research, Confidentiality Agreements, transfer of human tissue, data protection and service level Agreements. The post-holder will be responsible for the ongoing monitoring, tracking and updating of the research contracts information management systems with all NUH research agreements and will work with the Research & Innovation Legal Services Manager to ensure a robust contracts management system is upheld.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Liaise with and negotiate contractual and financial terms on commercial contracts with senior research staff, pharmaceutical companies and Contract Research Organisations (CROs) under the guidance of the Research & Innovation Legal Services Manager.
Work closely with CROs and R&I Facilitators in order to finalise and execute CDAs and clinical trial agreements for commercially hosted studies as efficiently as possible.
Ensure Principal Investigators/research staff are aware whenever possible of their responsibilities under the agreements and of any contractual and/or financial terms relevant to their research
Ensure any Trust obligations under any research and development contract is clearly documented, monitored and followed up accordingly
Ensure any Trust obligations under any research and development contract is clearly documented, monitored and followed up accordingly
Be a visible leader of research contracts and ensure delivery of research plans.
Deputise for the Legal Services Manager as appropriate.
Work to identify new sources of development and training funding.
Working for our organisation
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust has identified excellence in research for the benefit of patients as a core component of its corporate vision to be the best acute teaching organisation.
In order to realise this vision, the Trust has formed a close research partnership with the University of Nottingham (UoN), with a common research strategy and an integrated system of research management and governance. This research partnership has been awarded the prestigious National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre and has been outstandingly successful in other major NIHR competitions. NUH therefore expects to be at the forefront of innovation in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ill health and in the translation of advances in basic biomedical research into benefits for patients.
In undertaking this role, the postholder will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the principles listed in the Consultation Document on the creation of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description to see the main responsibilities but it will include the following:
Planning and delivery
Ensure appropriate contracts are fully executed for all new projects through adequate review and amendments as required g. consultancy; research funding; data registry; clinical trial; medical device research agreements
Identify and reduce wherever possible any potential liabilities to the Trust under research and development connected contracts.
Work closely with R&I Sponsor team to ensure all appropriate contracts are in place for NUH-Sponsored studies, such as site agreements and Delegation of Responsibilities
Business Development
Provide a centralised point of contact to advise on appropriate contracting, contractual terms and answer contract-related queries, particularly in relation to risk management of clinical trials NUH sponsors, e.g. relevant terms within drug supply agreements, drug distribution agreements, data protection act issues, confidentiality issues, consultancy agreements, indemnities and intellectual property.
Liaise with the UoN Research Innovations Services and Technology Transfer offices to facilitate and support collaborative research efforts.
Ensure that the contracting support offered manages expectations and is able to flex and expand with need and changing demands.
Person specification
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- Training & Qualifications
- Experience
Desirable criteria
- Training & Qualifications
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- Communication and relationship skills
- Analytical and Judgement skills
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.
Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
Company Details :
Name : Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
CEO : Amanda Pritchard
Headquarter : London, United Kingdom
Revenue : $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size : 10000+ Employees
Type : Government
Primary Industry : Insurance Carriers
Sector Name : Insurance
Year Founded : 1946
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