Contracts Officer

2 months ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Industry Liaison, Level B

Job Title

Contracts Officer

Department

Clinical Research Agreements | Industry Liaison Office

Compensation Range

$5,468.83 - $7,878.17 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

February 9, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Job Summary

The UILO's mission is to maximize the global impact of UBC's research for the economic and social benefit of the University, and the people of British Columbia and Canada. Its mandate is to recognize innovation and excellence in the development and commercialization of technologies and to negotiate and maximize effective partnerships with industry and government. The Sponsored Research Group of the UILO is responsible for the promotion and management of all sponsored research arrangements, including research chairs, grants, clinical trials and research contracts for the faculty at the University and its affiliated teaching hospitals.

The Contracts Officer supports UBC researchers in the UBC Faculty of Medicine and Affiliated Teaching Hospitals, in obtaining and managing industry, government and non-profit-sponsored research. The position's portfolio includes, but is not limited to, clinical sub-site contracts and related Data Transfer Agreements with collaborators for UBC Investigator-Initiated Clinical Research Agreements based at the UBC Affiliated Teaching Hospitals and at the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation. To ensure excellent service to Researchers, the position must exercise a high level of diplomacy and tact in developing and maintaining close relations between the Affiliated Hospitals and the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation and UBC.

Organizational Status

The position reports to the Manager, Clinical Research Agreements. The position works closely with the UILO Senior Contracts Advisor and also works in collaboration with the UILO Technology Transfer staff, and with University administration.

Work Performed- Responsible for the development, review and approval of all outgoing clinical sub-site contracts for Investigator-Initiated Clinical Research, incoming clinical sub-site contracts for academic clinical research collaborations and outgoing Data Transfer Agreements for the UBC Faculty of Medicine and Affiliated Teaching Hospitals and the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation. Ensures legal compliance with UBC policies and procedures including publication, intellectual property, liability and indemnification, financial reporting and human, animal and biohazards ethics approval, prior to execution by the Associate Director, Sponsored Research;-
- Drafts, reviews and approves sub-site contracts and clinical study Data Transfer Agreements for UBC and its Affiliated Teaching Hospitals and the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation;-
- Interprets contractual needs and negotiates the appropriate agreement with research sponsors relating to proposal, project milestones and deliverables, intellectual property ownership, publication rights and other specific contract terms;-
- Advises and counsels faculty researchers on research proposals, budgets and administrative processes;-
- Resolves complex issues relating to collection, budget calculations and reporting for industry research;-
- Exercises a high level of diplomacy and tact in developing and maintaining close relations between the Affiliated Hospitals, the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation and the UILO;-
- Liaises with UBC Office of Research Services regarding matching industry/government funds and project links;-
- Provides instruction and advice to Financial Services relating to collections, budgets, overhead recovery, and contract interpretation;-
- Makes referral to UBC risk managers where deemed necessary;-
- Educates faculty, staff, students, sponsoring agencies on university processes, policies and procedures;-
- Establishes and maintains a broad network of personal contacts both within the UBC community and its affiliated teaching sites and with industry, government and other university representatives; and-
- Performs other duties as required.Supervision Received

The position works under its own direction and initiative on all research contracts. Contracts are reviewed and approved in accordance with the signing resolutions of the University. Proceeds on management projects in consultation with the Associate Director, Sponsored Research Group. Work is reviewed against objectives.

Supervision Given



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