Contracts Manager, Senior Manager

4 weeks ago


Didcot Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

Senior Contracts Manager
The Medical Research Council (MRC)
Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Contract Type: Open Ended.
Location: MRC Harwell (Hybrid Working Flexible)
As a Senior Contract Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring that MRC effectively manages knowledge assets and supporting good practice in the administration of IP related contracts and other legal agreements. You will play a key part in ensuring that MRC effectively manages knowledge assets and supporting good practice in the administration of IP related contracts and other legal agreements, which are overwhelmingly Institute derived. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in all aspect of contract negotiations and drafting, setting best practice and developing effective ways of working, and working closely with the MRCs technology transfer partner.
Critically analyse contracts, identifying solutions to risks identified and make recommendations on action to take.
File and archive all project documents in accordance with the organisations records management policy.
Other general administrative duties associated with the projects described above, e.g., arranging meetings, filing contracts and updating project log.
Acting as the main point of contact within MRC Head Office for enquiries and requests for information related to intellectual property and preparing draft correspondence on behalf of the MRC as required.
Responsible for policy implementation and development for service.
Ensure compliance with the corporate policies.
Perform such other duties consistent with the post holders skills and experience as delegated by line manager or senior staff.
Extensive experience and knowledge of research agreements and associated legal issues - ideally in an academic research environment
Demonstrable ability to critically analyse contracts, identifying solutions to risks identified and make recommendations on action to take.
Highly developed planning and organisational skills and able to work under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and time effectively.
Knowledge of key issues relevant to biomedical research and innovation
We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning
An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
Flexible working options
Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance
UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.



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