Contracts Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Research Unit at the Montreal Neurological Institute, the Contracts Officer is responsible for the review and negotiation of agreements in support of the Clinical Research Unit. The Officer will work in close collaboration and report with respect to the review of said agreements to the Associate Director, Industry Partnerships (Office of Innovation and Partnerships). In addition, the Officer will be a subject matter expert for funding opportunities offered through federal, provincial, and international research agencies as well as foundations and industry-partner and will advise the Clinical Research Unit on how to maximize research funding potential.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review and negotiate clinical trial agreements as well as any ancillary agreements (confidential disclosure agreements, data transfer agreements, etc.) for clinical research studies to be performed by the Clinical Research Unit of the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro)
- Oversee and implement grants and agreements management processes of external research programs (e.g. provincial, federal, international) to ensure delivery of funding programs to clinical researchers at the Neuro
- Act as a resource person and subject matter expert to the Clinical Research Unit at the Neuro on sponsors’ policies, procedures, and guidelines for funded proposals and applications. Identify and mitigate risk issues, articulate alternatives, and recommend solutions to McGill researchers.
- Design, review, and negotiate agreements and documents related to awarded grant proposals.
- Provide outstanding customer service by assisting and advising researchers during both the pre-award and post-award project phases.
- Liaise with stakeholders on collaborative funding opportunities.
- Work with the appropriate Industry Partnerships Officer and Technology Transfer Managers to ensure that agreements have the appropriate research and commercialization terms.
- Develop working relationships with university stakeholders, industry partners, granting agencies, and foundations. Build partnerships and negotiate with other universities, industry, and non-profit organizations for the Clinical Research Unit at the Neuro.
- Assess and obtain approval for internal resources to support clinical research projects.
- Organize and plan site visits by external agencies for the review of large grants.
- Facilitate the post-award management process with external sponsors and internally at McGill. Work with the Awards Management team in the Office of Sponsored Research regarding post-award issues. As required, communicate with partners to ensure the proper management of awarded and committed funds.
- Provide activity and other special reports as well as analysis within the assigned areas or sectors of responsibility.
- Assume other responsibilities or tasks related as needed to support the research activities of Clinical Research Unit academic staff.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Three years of related experience, preferably at a large, research-intensive university. Experience in budgeting and project management. Knowledge in provincial, federal, and/or international funding opportunities and collaborative projects is an asset. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in French and English. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. Proven ability to work and achieve objectives within a complex policy and procedure framework.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
About The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)
The Neuro – The Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital – is a bilingual, world-leading destination for brain research and advanced patient care.
The Neuro integrates research, patient care and training, key to advancing science and medicine. Follow for the latest on #OpenScience, brain research, and patient care.
The goal of The Neuro's Facebook page is to promote The Neuro, including research and successes of its students, staff, faculty and alumni and to provide information on upcoming events and news.
We foster freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove comments deemed offensive, abusive, derogatory, and irrelevant, as well as spam, to ensure a positive experience for the majority of people.
Learn more: www.theneuro.ca
L’Institut-hôpital neurologique de Montréal – Le Neuro – est une destination bilingue de renommée mondiale en recherche sur le cerveau et en soins neurologiques de pointe.
Le Neuro intègre la recherche, les soins aux patients et la formation, des éléments essentiels de l’avancement des sciences et de la médecine. Suivez-nous pour connaître les nouveaux développements sur la #scienceouverte, la recherche sur le cerveau et les soins aux patients.
Notre page Facebook a pour but d’informer le grand public des soins et services que nous offrons, et de lui faire part des développements et événements touchants notre milieu.
Le Neuro préconise la liberté d’expression, tout en privilégiant le respect et la collégialité. Nous encourageons la discussion respectueuse et nous réservons le droit de retirer les messages non sollicités et les commentaires jugés offensants, abusifs, dérogatoires et non pertinents, afin d’assurer une expérience positive pour la majorité des gens.
En savoir plus: www.leneuro.ca
Contracts Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Research Unit at the Montreal Neurological Institute, the Contracts Officer is responsible for the review and negotiation of agreements in support of the Clinical Research Unit. The Officer will work in close collaboration and report with respect to the review of said agreements to the Associate Director, Industry Partnerships (Office of Innovation and Partnerships). In addition, the Officer will be a subject matter expert for funding opportunities offered through federal, provincial, and international research agencies as well as foundations and industry-partner and will advise the Clinical Research Unit on how to maximize research funding potential.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review and negotiate clinical trial agreements as well as any ancillary agreements (confidential disclosure agreements, data transfer agreements, etc.) for clinical research studies to be performed by the Clinical Research Unit of the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro)
- Oversee and implement grants and agreements management processes of external research programs (e.g. provincial, federal, international) to ensure delivery of funding programs to clinical researchers at the Neuro
- Act as a resource person and subject matter expert to the Clinical Research Unit at the Neuro on sponsors’ policies, procedures, and guidelines for funded proposals and applications. Identify and mitigate risk issues, articulate alternatives, and recommend solutions to McGill researchers.
- Design, review, and negotiate agreements and documents related to awarded grant proposals.
- Provide outstanding customer service by assisting and advising researchers during both the pre-award and post-award project phases.
- Liaise with stakeholders on collaborative funding opportunities.
- Work with the appropriate Industry Partnerships Officer and Technology Transfer Managers to ensure that agreements have the appropriate research and commercialization terms.
- Develop working relationships with university stakeholders, industry partners, granting agencies, and foundations. Build partnerships and negotiate with other universities, industry, and non-profit organizations for the Clinical Research Unit at the Neuro.
- Assess and obtain approval for internal resources to support clinical research projects.
- Organize and plan site visits by external agencies for the review of large grants.
- Facilitate the post-award management process with external sponsors and internally at McGill. Work with the Awards Management team in the Office of Sponsored Research regarding post-award issues. As required, communicate with partners to ensure the proper management of awarded and committed funds.
- Provide activity and other special reports as well as analysis within the assigned areas or sectors of responsibility.
- Assume other responsibilities or tasks related as needed to support the research activities of Clinical Research Unit academic staff.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Three years of related experience, preferably at a large, research-intensive university. Experience in budgeting and project management. Knowledge in provincial, federal, and/or international funding opportunities and collaborative projects is an asset. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in French and English. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. Proven ability to work and achieve objectives within a complex policy and procedure framework.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
About The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)
The Neuro – The Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital – is a bilingual, world-leading destination for brain research and advanced patient care.
The Neuro integrates research, patient care and training, key to advancing science and medicine. Follow for the latest on #OpenScience, brain research, and patient care.
The goal of The Neuro's Facebook page is to promote The Neuro, including research and successes of its students, staff, faculty and alumni and to provide information on upcoming events and news.
We foster freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove comments deemed offensive, abusive, derogatory, and irrelevant, as well as spam, to ensure a positive experience for the majority of people.
Learn more: www.theneuro.ca
L’Institut-hôpital neurologique de Montréal – Le Neuro – est une destination bilingue de renommée mondiale en recherche sur le cerveau et en soins neurologiques de pointe.
Le Neuro intègre la recherche, les soins aux patients et la formation, des éléments essentiels de l’avancement des sciences et de la médecine. Suivez-nous pour connaître les nouveaux développements sur la #scienceouverte, la recherche sur le cerveau et les soins aux patients.
Notre page Facebook a pour but d’informer le grand public des soins et services que nous offrons, et de lui faire part des développements et événements touchants notre milieu.
Le Neuro préconise la liberté d’expression, tout en privilégiant le respect et la collégialité. Nous encourageons la discussion respectueuse et nous réservons le droit de retirer les messages non sollicités et les commentaires jugés offensants, abusifs, dérogatoires et non pertinents, afin d’assurer une expérience positive pour la majorité des gens.
En savoir plus: www.leneuro.ca