Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Research Contracts Manager

The closing date is 25 March 2026

Job summary

The Research and Development Department (R&D) at Moorfields Eye Hospital Foundation Trust (MEH) incorporates the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) at MEH. The R&D Department employs approximately 120-150 staff across the which includes a range of senior managers, technical managers, researchers, research support staff, research nurses and administrative staff. Based at the Moorfields City Road site, this dynamic, lively and diverse department has the breadth of knowledge and skills to ensure that this high level of research activity and associated research processes are managed smoothly, efficiently and collaboratively.

Main duties of the job

Provide legal and contractual advice to the Research and Development within the scope of Trust policies and in liaison with Trust Legal Department where appropriate. Review, draft and amend as required a wide range of agreements connected to research carried out at Moorfields NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum, pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

273-RD-7882163

Job locations

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Including but not limited to commercial research (e.g. contractual and financial terms), non-commercial research (e.g. site agreements, model non-commercial agreements; drug supply agreements, material/data transfer agreements), Confidentiality Agreements, Intellectual Property Agreements (e.g. assignments and licences of patents, copyright, software), Human Tissue Act clauses and Material Transfer Agreements, Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR clauses within agreements, Consultancy Agreements and other agreements as required. The Research Contracts Manager will be expected to liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as MEH units and departments, finance, governance teams, commercial and non-commercial entities and CROs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Graduate in Law (LLB or equivalent) or CILEX member, or working towards qualification, with significant experience in legal case handling
Relevant post graduate qualification or knowledge of legal procedures and contracts gained through experience
LPC, SQE, or equivalent legal qualification

Skills and Ability

Essential

Substantial negotiation skills, able to demonstrate success across a wide range of disciplines and levels

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and experience of working with research contracts

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Graduate in Law (LLB or equivalent) or CILEX member, or working towards qualification, with significant experience in legal case handling
Relevant post graduate qualification or knowledge of legal procedures and contracts gained through experience
LPC, SQE, or equivalent legal qualification

Skills and Ability

Essential

Substantial negotiation skills, able to demonstrate success across a wide range of disciplines and levels

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and experience of working with research contracts

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)