Clinical Research Contracts Lead

The Christie International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a Contracts Manager to advise research colleagues on contracting arrangements for clinical trials and other research projects, including data protection, IP and funding terms.

The post holder will negotiate with pharmaceutical sponsors, NHS organisations, universities and sponsors, ensuring robust, compliant contracts and offering training to the research delivery teams to manage risk and protect patient interests.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contracts and data protection in clinical research.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts for research.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with research teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contracting arrangements for clinical trials and research projects.
• Negotiate and draft contracts with sponsors, NHS organisations, academic partners and industry.
• Provide training on contract issues to research delivery teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a Contracts Manager to advise research colleagues on contracting arrangements for clinical trials and other research projects, including data protection, IP and funding terms.

The post holder will negotiate with pharmaceutical sponsors, NHS organisations, universities and sponsors, ensuring robust, compliant contracts and offering training to the research delivery teams to manage risk and protect patient interests.