CPRD Senior Research Contracts Manager - £52,316 p.a. + benefits

We are seeking a senior level contracts specialist with extensive experience of intellectual property law and governance relating to the use of clinical data in research to join our expanding team. You will have led on drafting and negotiating research and business contracts, be solution-focused and enjoy working within a team in a client-facing role to deliver organisational objectives to deadlines.

Some key responsibilities of this role include leading on contract negotiation with CPRD’s stakeholders, Post-signature management of contracts and legal documents, protecting CPRD’s reputation and business interests and supporting business improvement.

The successful candidate will have professional business, legal or paralegal qualification and/or relevant experience, preferably gained in a research environment in academia or industry. You will also possess knowledge and understanding of intellectual property and data protection legislation and governance relating the use of patient data in research, including GDPR.

The post holder will have extensive experience of leading on drafting and negotiating effective research and business contracts and be able to demonstrate experience in maintaining contract management systems and providing management status reports. We are looking for an expert negotiator, able to reach resolution through a collaborative approach to deliver business objectives.

Closing date: 5 January 2020

If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.

Our process requires that you apply through our careers site, where you will be asked to complete your application and answer some competency based questions. Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role score and then scored on their competency answers so please ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for the role in the job description.

 
In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition.

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