Job overview

The Research and Development (R&D) Department manages many research applications every month for the set-up of research studies, the majority of which require multiple contracts to be negotiated and implemented by the R&D Legal Team.

We require an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join the R&D Legal Team to strengthen our in-house expertise and initiate and review research related contracts and negotiate with other Trusts, Universities and research organisations (both nationally and internationally) on any potential problems, so that the Trust’s interests are protected.

You will also review other contracts relating to research, such as those issued by the Department of Health, and advise on legal issues relating to research in the Health Service.  

The role is full time, but part time hours or a job share will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

Draft, review and negotiate highly complex contracts and agreements for research studies that involve the Trust and ensure those agreements protect the Trust’s interests and those of its patients.

Analyse complex contractual and legal obligations in the light of available guidance and potentially conflicting evidence.

Research and advise on the interpretation and compliance with statutory or regulatory matters and the interpretation of Trust policies and procedures to members of the R&D Department and to Researchers.

Actively keep up to date with all changes to relevant research guidance and legislation and pro-actively provide updates and training on the statutory and regulatory framework to Researchers and to members of the R&D Department.

Make sure that key contractual obligations have been highlighted to the Research staff.

In the case of potential non-compliance with the statutory framework, provide clear guidance to Researchers and the Trust about their respective legal obligations.

Contribute to regular reviews of the Trust’s policies and procedures for research and research related themes.

You will be required to communicate difficult decisions to the Research Community.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.