Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Research Contracts Associate in the Joint R&D Office in the Division of Research & Innovation at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The Research Contracts Associate provides legal advice to the Trust and reviews, drafts and amends as required a wide range of agreements connected to biomedical research carried out at Great Street Hospital and UCL Institute of Child Health, in accordance with legislation, Research Frameworks, Trust policy and professional standards, 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 clauses within agreements, Consultancy Agreements and contract amendments.
This post is suitable to someone wishing to gain further experience of Research Contracts within the NHS and University sector. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, proactive individual with degree in Law. The post holder will be managed by the Research Contracts Officer and accountable to the Head of Governance, Clinical Trials and Contracts of the Joint R&D Office for GOSH/ICH.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Vanshree Patel or Daniele Giannone.
Main duties of the job
Negotiate, draft and amend as required a wide range of agreements for research studies at GOSH/ ICH, these include clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements and subcontracts including contract amendments
- Undertake thorough reviews of research protocols, to analyse and make definite judgements on the activity and resource requirements based on information which will be highly complex.
- Liaise with senior clinical academics and senior managers to discuss cost and operational implications, for example advising on service commitments.
- Liaise with finance and research delivery teams to ensure the budgets for inclusion in contracts are appropriate and cover costs of work carried out.
- Negotiate and agree contractual and financial terms on commercial and non-commercial contracts with, senior research staff, pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations (CROs), universities and NHS trusts with appropriate advice and guidance from legal professionals as necessary.
- Negotiate with NHS and university partners to set-up and agree terms of non-commercial contracts.
- Identify the appropriate type of contract required for new projects: g. confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, research funding; data registry; clinical trial; medical device research agreements, data sharing agreements and subcontracts.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- A First Degree or an appropriate professional qualification or knowledge of legal procedures and contracts gained through experience
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Sciences or Law
- Legal Practice Certificate
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working with research contracts and legal agreements, in particular the review, drafting and amendment of such agreements.
- Knowledge of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations; Data Protection Act; Human Tissue Act; UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
- Knowledge and understanding of the research approval process, the legislation governing research, clinical trials set up and pharmaceutical company requirements
- Experience of working in a busy office environment and to tight deadlines
- Production of Word documents using track changes in MS Word
- Experience of using databases
- Experience of managing expectations
- Experience of liaising with staff from a range of organisations and at different grades
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS research, academic, financial or legal environment
- Experience of summarising complex research projects for internal publications
- Experience of collaborating with external agencies and organisations
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Substantial negotiations skills, able to demonstrate success across a wide range of disciplines and levels
- Ability to communicate scientific, legal and intellectual property information
- Ability to analyse and rationalise research information. Ability to make complex decisions
- Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Packages, especially use of Excel to produce calculations and MS
- High level of numeracy skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work meticulously with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to liaise with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team and to fit in with the demands of a busy, open-plan office.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- A First Degree or an appropriate professional qualification or knowledge of legal procedures and contracts gained through experience
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Sciences or Law
- Legal Practice Certificate
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working with research contracts and legal agreements, in particular the review, drafting and amendment of such agreements.
- Knowledge of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations; Data Protection Act; Human Tissue Act; UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
- Knowledge and understanding of the research approval process, the legislation governing research, clinical trials set up and pharmaceutical company requirements
- Experience of working in a busy office environment and to tight deadlines
- Production of Word documents using track changes in MS Word
- Experience of using databases
- Experience of managing expectations
- Experience of liaising with staff from a range of organisations and at different grades
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS research, academic, financial or legal environment
- Experience of summarising complex research projects for internal publications
- Experience of collaborating with external agencies and organisations
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Substantial negotiations skills, able to demonstrate success across a wide range of disciplines and levels
- Ability to communicate scientific, legal and intellectual property information
- Ability to analyse and rationalise research information. Ability to make complex decisions
- Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Packages, especially use of Excel to produce calculations and MS
- High level of numeracy skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work meticulously with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to liaise with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team and to fit in with the demands of a busy, open-plan office.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
