Research Contracts Officer

2 weeks ago

London, Ontario, Canada Western University Full time

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

About Western:

About Us:


The Research Contracts team (RC) ensures that Western enters into only prudent sponsored research agreements and contracts with external sponsoring partners.

The RC is responsible for coordinating procedures and disseminating information to faculty and staff regarding Western's research policies and procedures, intellectual property, publication, confidential information and reporting terms.

The RC ensures that sponsored research agreements and contracts with external partners meet Western's research policies and best business practices.


Responsibilities:


The Research Contracts Officer manages a portfolio of industry sponsored, non-for-profit sponsored, and multi-partner research agreements and contracts with a focus on projects related to Medicine & Dentistry, Health Sciences, and clinical research.

The role will review or draft grant agreements/contracts and negotiate terms to ensure Western enters into only prudent agreements and contracts, while ensuring agreements are appropriately aligned with Western policies and procedures, with specific reference to the grant and contract agreements from an external funding agency.

The role contributes to the development of the research environment, and in this manner, supports research activity by individual academic faculty and enables the achievement of their stated research plans.


Qualifications:

  • Education:
  • Bachelor Degree in a STEM discipline
  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Science or Engineering is preferred
  • Experience:
  • 3 years' experience in research administration or contract negotiations
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of the organization
  • Advanced ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing), lead business discussions and train others
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and presentation to internal contacts up to senior management
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
  • Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to satisfy expectations
  • Strong customer service skills to handle enquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner
  • Positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
  • Strong client focus and a desire to achieve results is essential
  • A strong record of teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and achieve results
  • Selfdriven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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