Job summary
This fixed-term or secondment role within the R&D Department and presents a training opportunity to move into or progress within Research and Development contracts management and develop within the NHS. Role is suitable for someone with transferrable skills e.g. research governance, trial management, research coordinators/nurses/CRAs, data managers, CRPs or conversely those with law/contracts experience wanting to gain experience in research contract management.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent communication skills with experience in clinical research contracts in the NHS/HEI/pharma and/or in contracts negotiations. You will have great attention to detail, excellent communication skills and enjoy liaising with colleagues and staff at all levels. You will be highly organised and methodical approach to your work, using database and systems to track your workload with exceptional document control skills.
Interested candidates should have an awareness of Health Research Authority's role and an interest in clinical research. This is an excellent role for someone with some experience of facilitating MTAs, PIC or site agreements, who wants to gain more contracts training and experience.
About us
The R&D Non-Commercial team operates with a flexible working approach. All team members are expected to work a minimum ofthree days per week on-site at Guy's Hospital (London Bridge), pro-rata for part-time staff, following an initial training period.
We are open to discussing a variety of flexible working options, including:
- Part-time roles
- Job shares
- Compressed hours (weekly, monthly, or term-time only)
If you are applying for this role as asecondment, please ensure you providewritten confirmation of your manager's support should you be invited to interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will be responsible for supporting non-commercial research contracts, within the R&D contracts team. In particular, the negotiation, management and execution of agreements for drug trials, device studies, collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements (MTAs) , data sharing agreements, model non-commercial agreements (MnCAs) service level agreements (SLA), confidentiality agreements (CDAs), collaborative and consortium agreements for both national and international studies.
Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will be responsible for supporting non-commercial research contracts, within the R&D contracts team. In particular, the negotiation, management and execution of agreements for drug trials, device studies, collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements (MTAs) , data sharing agreements, model non-commercial agreements (MnCAs) service level agreements (SLA), confidentiality agreements (CDAs), collaborative and consortium agreements for both national and international studies.
Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant postgraduate training in research or biomedical science (Diploma) or equivalent experience in research
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of research contracts and agreements, in particular, the review, drafting and amendment of such agreements
- NHS research governance and / or Health Research Authority ethics experience
Desirable
- Project management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with researchers, consultants and staff from different disciplines and administrators at all levels
- Calm and approachable demeanor with a flexible approach to working and a commitment to quality culture
- Excellent analytical approach to problem solving and careful attention to detail
- Able to persuade people to their point of view without causing resentment or damaging working relationships
- Ability to analyse and interpret research project information and ability to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex research management issues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant postgraduate training in research or biomedical science (Diploma) or equivalent experience in research
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of research contracts and agreements, in particular, the review, drafting and amendment of such agreements
- NHS research governance and / or Health Research Authority ethics experience
Desirable
- Project management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with researchers, consultants and staff from different disciplines and administrators at all levels
- Calm and approachable demeanor with a flexible approach to working and a commitment to quality culture
- Excellent analytical approach to problem solving and careful attention to detail
- Able to persuade people to their point of view without causing resentment or damaging working relationships
- Ability to analyse and interpret research project information and ability to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex research management issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
