Research Agreement Specialist
Research Agreement Specialist
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Union: NonUnion
Site: Hydro Place 700 University Avenue
Department: Chief Legal Officer & Corp Secretary
Reports To: Manager Research Legal (Clinical Trial Agreements)
Work Model: Hybrid
Job Code: 2907
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Salary: $80000 $90000
Status: Permanent FullTime
Closing Date: April 2 2025
The Research Agreement Specialist is an essential part of preparing and negotiating legal agreements for UHN research studies. You will work on and complete a variety of agreement types including clinical study agreements confidentiality agreements sub site/grant and collaboration agreements material transfer agreements and data sharing agreements. As the Research Agreement Specialist you will develop agreement strategies and also review and assess study submissions by researchers to determine study complexity and requirements.
The CTA Office works with an array of partners to facilitate research at UHN and in your role you will engage with key internal stakeholders such as the Research Ethics Board Research Financial Services and senior management for briefing and decisionmaking. From beginning to end the Research Agreement Specialist must be able to manage institutional risk and provide effective and efficient service and support to researchers and investigate barriers to study startup. Duties will also include the development of SOPs and review tools.
This role supports a hybrid work environment splitting time between the office and working from home.
This position has opportunities to be crosstrained in different modalities leadership growth and longterm progression within the CTA Office and at UHN.
Qualifications :
At minimum a law degree or paralegal background with related experience or; a masters degree or recognized equivalent
Minimum three 3 years of practical and related experience with at least 2 years of experience drafting interpreting and negotiating agreements. Experience with clinical trial agreements data transfer agreements confidentiality agreements etc. is preferred but not required
Ability to manage and prioritize projects simultaneously; to efficiently communicate write edit analyze negotiate and problem solve
Familiarity with and/or experience in contracts or in an academic research environment is strongly preferred
Demonstrated negotiation and facilitation skills
Experience in a Microsoft Office environment preferred
Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel or PowerBI would be an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required
Policy development and decisionmaking skills
Attention to detail/analytical thinking and excellent organizational abilities required
Ability to manage personal timelines and priorities with minimal supervision required
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Additional Information :
Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp/
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
