Senior Research Contracts Specialist

7 hours ago

Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

About the Role


The IP Unit at NIHR is responsible for drafting and maintaining contracts that facilitate research funding. As a Senior Research Contracts Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the drafting of new NIHR Infrastructure and Programme contracts, ensuring that NIHR has the necessary rights and that risks are managed effectively.


You will work closely with the Senior Contracts Manager to advise NIHR internal stakeholders on contract-related matters, including intellectual property and commercialisation. Your expertise will also be sought to ensure that NIHR contractual provisions are flowed down appropriately in contractor collaboration agreements.


Key Responsibilities



  • Provide specialist contractual advice to NIHR colleagues across coordinating centres on NIHR template agreements, charity co-funding agreements, and contractor collaboration agreements.
  • Support the rollout of new contractual terms across the organisation.
  • Analyse and provide advice on the development of NIHR templates, Variations to Contracts, and template co-funding agreements.
  • Evaluate contractual risks and implications for proposed funding calls, drawing on your knowledge of research contracts and contract law.
  • Stay up-to-date on policy issues affecting the research funding environment in the UK and their impact on NIHR contracts.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of legislation, regulations, and policies affecting research, providing briefings and presentations to the IP Unit.
  • Triage new contract requests and support the Senior Contracts Manager as needed.
  • Liaise with NIHR programme teams on contractual issues and ensure adherence to procedures for sign-off.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Contracts Manager on best practice and process development, creating guidance for the IP Unit and NIHR programme teams.

Requirements


To succeed in this role, you will need:



  • Experience with R&D contracts, particularly in drafting and negotiating research contracts, including research funding and collaboration agreements.
  • Familiarity with the research funding landscape in the UK, including government policies relating to research.
  • Awareness of legislation affecting research contracts, such as subsidy control and UK GDPR.
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence colleagues and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent time management and workload prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to explain complex contractual terms to non-technical audiences.

Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum


As a Senior Research Contracts Specialist at NIHR, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in research contracting and make a significant contribution to the success of the organisation.

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