Specialist, Research Agreements

2 weeks ago

Montréal, Canada Concordia University Full time

**Position Number**:50020190 /
**Department**:Office of Research
**Grade**:GR12
**Campus**:Sir George Williams (Downtown)

**Salary**:$76,468.50 - $91,341.36 per annum
**Union/Association/HR Policy**:CUPEU

**Posting deadline**:November 28, 2023

Recognized as Canada’s top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

**SCOPE**
Reporting to the Director, Research Agreements and Intellectual Property, the incumbent negotiates drafts and reviews research agreements; provides support and guidance to Concordia researchers in all aspects of contract research funding and Intellectual Property process management. They will work closely with the Concordia research community, external industrial/government and institutional partners, legal counsel, internal service units, and faculty-based research administrators.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Negotiate, draft and review research agreements with third party industry/government sponsors; assess appropriateness of the terms and conditions of research agreements with particular focus on ensuring academic freedom and limiting the University’s exposure to risk in such relationships in consultation with the Director.
- Assess completeness, accuracy and compliance with university, government and third party research policies and procedures with particular focus on: overhead rates, human research ethics, animal care, bio-safety, and controlled goods regulations.
- Communicate with the business development advisors, faculty members, external research partners, and other related internal units, such as Research Funds and Finance, to resolve emergent issues related to the conduct of work governed by research agreements and facilitate compliance with contractual terms.
- Keep current with faculty research developments and activities.
- Perform other duties in support of the unit and deliver on special mandates, as assigned by Director.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to the primary responsibilities and two to four years pertinent work experience.
- Legal background desirable.
- Experience in drafting and reviewing research agreements.
- Knowledge and understanding of university environment, policies and practices governing the responsible conduct of research.
- Knowledge of industry research funding environment and government research programs.
- Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English and French language skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Strong interest in and knowledge of research opportunities.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated pro-active attitude and problem-solving skills.
- Customer service oriented.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

**Territorial Acknowledgement**
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

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