Contracts Associate - London, United Kingdom - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

The UCL and UCLH Joint Research Office (Research and Development) is undergoing an exciting period of expansion and development and is responsible for managing a large, internationally-recognized portfolio of research activity.

The focus is on translational and clinical research - taking advances in basic medical research out of the laboratory and into the clinical setting to directly benefit patient care.

The post holder will be required to maintain a good working relationship and a high level of customer service with R & D teams, specifically will provide support to a team of Contracts Managers, and external stakeholders.

The JRO currently manages an extensive portfolio studies) of research projects and this role will involve working with other JRO teams to ensure the highest quality standards are achieved in relation to legal review and contracts management involved in research studies.

Reporting to the Head of Research Contracts, a talented individual is sought to help provide legal advice to Research and Development (R & D); prepare and manage a wide range of agreements connected to biomedical research including but not limited to commercial research.

A self-starter, you will have excellent organisational skills with a proven understanding of research management and governance.

You will also be pragmatic and have proven ability to communicate effectively with senior clinicians, academic staff and other health service professionals to help deliver this challenging agenda within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.

We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital Eastman Dental Hospital

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.