Contracts Specialist

2 weeks ago


Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

About the Role

The NIHR IP Unit is responsible for drafting and maintaining contracts that govern the funding of research projects. As a Contracts Manager, you will support the drafting of new contracts, ensuring that the NIHR has the necessary rights and that risks are effectively managed.

You will be part of a team advising NIHR stakeholders on contract-related matters, including intellectual property and commercialization. Your role will involve keeping the IP Unit updated on changes in legislation and policy initiatives that impact the NIHR.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide specialist contractual advice to NIHR colleagues on NIHR template agreements, charity co-funding agreements, and contractor collaboration agreements.
  2. Support the rollout of new contractual terms across the NIHR coordinating centers.
  3. Provide advice and support to DHSC on the development of NIHR templates, contract variations, and template co-funding agreements.
  4. Assess the risks and implications of contractual terms in the context of a proposed funding call, using a sound understanding of research contracts and contract law.
  5. Stay up-to-date with policy issues affecting the research funding environment in the UK and provide briefings to the IP Unit on their impact on NIHR contracts.
  6. Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of legislation, regulations, and policy affecting research and provide guidance to the IP Unit and NIHR program teams.
  7. Support the Senior Contracts Manager in triaging new contract requests.
  8. Liaise with NIHR program teams on contractual issues and ensure that all contracts follow correct procedures for sign-off.

What You Will Bring to the Role

Qualifications

  • Experience with R&D contracts is required, including drafting and negotiating research contracts.
  • Familiarity with the research funding landscape in the UK, including government policies relating to research.
  • Awareness of government policy relating to research and innovation in the UK and overseas.
  • Familiarity with legislation affecting research contracts, including subsidy control and UK GDPR.
  • Ability to learn about new areas of law.


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