Research Agreements Specialist

2 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada Centre universitaire de santé McGill Full time

Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary
Under the general supervision of the Director, Research Grants and Institutional Performance of the RI-MUHC, the incumbent is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating contracts and agreements, and legal documentation for the research community of the RI-MUHC.

General Duties
- Analyze, review and negotiate complex and large-scale research contracts or partnerships,
- Drafts and reviews standard research contracts (e.g. clinical and basic research framework agreements, confidentiality and material transfer agreements, collaboration, services and others) to ensure that all clauses are acceptable and comply with the laws, regulations and policies of the RI-MUHC,
- Recommend research contracts for signature to the Divisional Director and the Chief Operating and Development Officer and respond to any questions they may have,
- Represent the RI-MUHC and its interests at various committees where required,
- Serve on the “Regroupement des gestionnaires de contrats de recherche du Québec”, participate in sub-committees of the Regroupement and work on projects identified by the Regroupement.

Assist the Scientific Director in the processing of institutional files, where necessary:

- Analyses the implications and repercussions of legal clauses or potential liability exposure of certain contractual clauses in order to ensure the protection of the RI-MUHC and the investigators,
- Ensures that contract language conforms with internal IP policies,
- Establishes best legal practices and procedures in order to ensure compliance with guidelines, laws, etc., in collaboration with the members of the Contracts Office,
- Establishes excellent collaboration with internal departments within the RI-MUHC and MUHC,
- Participates in training of new staff.

Website of the organization

Education / Experience
- Bachelor of Law degree (member of the Quebec Bar Association an asset),
- 3-5 years experience reviewing legal contracts and agreements in the Life Sciences sector,
- Ability to work under pressure, manage strict deadlines and multiple priorities workload,
- Excellent understanding of intellectual property laws,
- Excellent French and English language skills, written and spoken,
- Solid verbal and written communication skills,
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills,
- Demonstrates diplomacy, discretion and good judgment,
- Ability to be pro-active and take the leading role in negotiations with external clients.

ASSETS
- Bachelor’s or M.Sc., degree in a Science discipline is desired,
- Knowledge of the health network environment,
- Knowledge of GDPR (European Union Data Privacy Regulation).

Additional information

**Status**: Full-time

**Pay Scale**: Mid-point : $ 81, 116.00, maximum: $105,450.80. Commensurate with qualifications and experience

**Work Shift**: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays to Fridays

**Work Site**: 2155 Guy Street

**Total Rewards**:

- 4 weeks’ vacation
- Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- 13 paid statutory holidays
- 12 paid sick days, including 3 personal days
- Group insurance plan (including Gender Affirmation benefit)
- RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit)
- Professional development courses
- Flex work options and much more

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

**NOTE**: The masculine gender has been used for brevity and includes the feminine gender.
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