Overview
As part of the Innovation Transfer Office (ITO) this position plays a key role in advancing National University Health System (NUHS) mission of improving lives through clinical care, research innovation and strategic collaboration. He/She will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing a wide range of research-related contracts (eg CTAs, RCAs, MTAs etc) to enable and support high-quality clinical research and innovation partnerships while safeguarding NUHS interests. This is a contract role with the possibility of renewal.
Job Responsibilities:
- To ensure timely execution of contracts to support research or clinical projects in compliance with institutional policy and national guidelines
- To liaise with internal stakeholders (eg legal, compliance) to align on terms and regulatory requirements
- To contribute to streamlining of contract workflow, templates for better turnaround time
- To resolve and manage escalated issues with fairness and tact without jeopardizing institutional policies
- To ensure appropriate risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- To guide and mentor junior executives and managers for more effective solutions in contract negotiations
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Law, Business, Life Sciences or related field.
- 3-6 years of relevant experience in drafting and review research-related agreements preferably within a healthcare, pharmaceutical/CRO, academic or research setting.
- IP knowledge will be an added advantage.
- Good understanding of local regulations and legal frameworks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent team player
- Possess strong analytical skills
- Able to work in a complex organizational environment, with a need to balance expectations of multiple stakeholders
- Strong project management skills
- Proficient in I.T. systems and MS Office applications.
