Contracts Specialist, Research Institute

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Working closely with other Legal Services team members, this role will provide contracting support to a portfolio of clients within the SickKids Research Institute.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Primary responsibilities include reviewing, negotiating and administering a high volume of health/scientific research-related research agreements and proposals with granting agencies, collaborating institutions, research consortia, pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies and Contract Research Organizations (CROs). This includes sub-site agreements, material transfer agreements (MTAs), confidentiality agreements (CDAs), data transfer agreements (DTAs), and other agreements for which a standard template/SOP has been established. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a busy client environment, while proactively seeking and receiving support/direction from the existing Legal Services team.

Essential Requirements

Here's What You'll Need

• Undergraduate degree
• Experience in understanding, interpreting and drafting legal contracts
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret legal clauses and clarify associated risks for clients
• Ability to handle and prioritize a high volume of matters simultaneously
• Efficiently able to communicate, write, edit, research, analyze, negotiate, and problem solve
• Proficient in examining details and weighing risk without losing sight of the overall objectives of the parties involved
• Ability to consistently apply principles and policies to novel situations
• A customer service oriented, highly organized, motivated, independent, and productive individual who genuinely cares about scientific research
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives
  
  

Assets

Law Clerk Designation

• Law Clerk Designation
• Experience reviewing/drafting medical/scientific research-related contracts
• Experience working with accounting or financial software, e.g. PeopleSoft
• Here's What You'll Love
• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
  
  

Employment Type

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 35 hour work week
• Flexible hybrid (onsite & remote) work environment
  
  

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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