Contracts Officer II Job at OHRI
The Ottawa Hospital: Inspired by research. Driven by compassion
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. With more than 1,700 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees, and staff, and total revenues of more than $100 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. We are investigating virtually every major disease and condition, with a focus on answering important health questions and translating our findings into benefits for patients and society.
Job description
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) has an immediate opening for a Senior Contracts Officer (Contracts Officer II) in our Research Contracts Office. This is a full-time, two-year contract with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts governing clinical research activities at the OHRI and The Ottawa Hospital. The incumbent will also provide support and guidance to researchers, administrators, and the OHRI’s external clients on the management and execution of contracts and liaise with the Research Ethics Board on contractual aspects of proposed research studies.
Can independently review, draft, negotiate and administer a range of research agreements with private industry, funding agencies, and other research institutions (both domestic and foreign). This job will particularly negotiate medium to high-risk agreements with industry and academic partners;- Has familiarity with corporate commercial agreements, particularly in areas of healthcare, health research, or technology. Examples of such agreements include clinical trial agreements, data transfer agreements, and collaborative inter-institutional agreements;
- Has experience working with indemnification, insurance, and other complex contractual terms;
- Has applied knowledge of relevant privacy laws, such as PHIPA, PIPEDA, and GDPR;
- Has a demonstrated ability to negotiate and advocate;
- Has a strong ability to draft and review contracts;
The ideal candidate also would be:
- Perform work in a timely manner.
- Comfortable sitting with “good enough” rather than “perfection” in contract negotiations without compromising on OHRI’s priorities;
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Service-oriented focus.
- An outcome-oriented strategic thinker and team player.
- Skilled in interpersonal and written and oral communication
- Able to set priorities among competing and shifting demands with frequent interruptions and tight timelines
- Diplomatic with good judgment.
Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
- Degree in law (LL.B/J.D.) with three to five years of experience working with contracts and contract negotiation at a research institute, or in private practice, academia, industry, or government.
- University degree in a relevant field with a minimum of five years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts within a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in law (LL.B/J.D.)
Contract Details:
Payment is commensurate with skills and experience.
Salary: min: $40.622/h- max: $ 51.628/h
Comments to Applicant:
Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed
Contact Info:
Address: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
725 Parkdale Avenue
Email: contracts@ohri.ca
Website:: www.ohri.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
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