Research Contracts Manager
The closing date is 25 March 2026
The Research and Development Department (R&D) at Moorfields Eye Hospital Foundation Trust (MEH) incorporates the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) at MEH. The R&D Department employs approximately 120-150 staff across a variety of roles including senior managers, technical managers, researchers, research support staff, research nurses and administrative staff. Based at the Moorfields City Road site, this dynamic, lively and diverse department has the breadth of knowledge and skills to ensure that this high level of research activity and associated research processes are managed smoothly, efficiently and collaboratively.
Main duties of the job
Provide legal and contractual advice to the Research and Development within the scope of Trust policies and in liaison with Trust Legal Department where appropriate. Review, draft and amend as required a wide range of agreements connected to research carried out at Moorfields NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you – your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
* Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
* 24/7 independent counselling support
* Career-long learning and development opportunities
* Excellent transport connections
* Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
* Free Pilates classes
* Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job responsibilities
* Commercial research contracts (e.g. contractual and financial terms)
* Non-commercial research contracts (e.g. site agreements, model non-commercial agreements, drug supply agreements, material/data transfer agreements)
* Confidentiality Agreements
* Intellectual Property Agreements (e.g. assignments and licences of patents, copyright, software)
* Human Tissue Act clauses
* Material Transfer Agreements
* Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR clauses within agreements
* Consultancy Agreements
* Other agreements as required
* Maintain liaison with internal and external stakeholders such as MEH units and departments, finance, governance teams, commercial and non-commercial entities and CROs
Person Specification
Education and Training
* Graduate in Law (LLB or equivalent) or CILEX member, or working towards qualification, with significant experience in legal case handling
* Relevant postgraduate qualification or knowledge of legal procedures and contracts gained through experience
Skills and Ability
* Substantial negotiation skills, able to demonstrate success across a wide range of disciplines and levels
Experience
* Knowledge and experience of working with research contracts
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum, pro rata incl HCAS
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