Cancer Research Contracts Specialist

3 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Full time

About Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

OICR is a leading cancer research institute in Ontario, dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. Our mission is to take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively.

We are committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, where everyone feels valued and supported. Our team is passionate about advancing cancer research and making a meaningful impact in our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Contracts & Privacy Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will support legal and privacy matters, draft and negotiate agreements related to clinical genetics, data sharing, and research services, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure OICR's legal and privacy risks are mitigated.

Key Responsibilities

  • Negotiate and draft a wide variety of legal agreements, including confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, data sharing agreements, collaboration agreements, third-party services agreements, etc.
  • Work alongside internal business units, advise, and train on legal and business risk and liabilities associated with contracts and other initiatives.
  • Provide exceptional contractual support throughout the lifecycle of the project by meeting or exceeding contract turnaround targets and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders through effective communication and providing timely and accurate advice.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the business of OICR in order to function as a business partner that can advance organizational strategy and achieve goals.
  • Anticipate and research legal and regulatory issues that may impact OICR and assist in the development of practical strategies to address these issues.
  • Initiate, research, and prepare legal presentations, reports, and other key documents.
  • As requested, provide timely and accurate preparation and drafting of legal correspondence, contract summaries, and related documents.
  • Develop and support drafting and supporting of policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Privacy Responsibilities

  • Support OICR's organizational compliance with relevant privacy legislation, specifically Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 as well as compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the continuous development and sustainment of a comprehensive and legally compliant privacy program.
  • Assist in developing and promoting privacy practices and standards through privacy audits of OICR programs and conducting privacy impact assessments, with a view to making recommendations for and supporting remediation of identified privacy issues.
  • Assist with the delivery of privacy training and orientation to OICR employees.

Qualifications

  • A law degree with related experience or a master's degree or recognized equivalent.
  • Familiarity with drafting, interpreting, and negotiating agreements, including confidentiality agreements, material transfer, data sharing, collaboration agreements, third-party services agreements, etc.
  • A capacity to draft high-quality legal documents with attention to detail and the ability to understand the big picture.
  • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and tact.
  • Superior analytical and interpersonal communication skills (both written and verbal) including the ability to effectively communicate complex requirements to a variety of stakeholders and ensure that risks are appropriately mitigated or assumed.
  • Knowledge and understanding of corporate/commercial, privacy, health, intellectual property, and not-for-profit and/or charity law.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment, as well as independently (follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative).
  • Familiarity with and/or experience in contracts in an academic research or healthcare setting.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary commensurate with level of experience, a defined benefit pension plan, and a comprehensive benefits plan. We also offer opportunities for professional growth and development, a collaborative and dynamic work environment, and a commitment to work-life balance.

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