About the opportunity

As a Contracts Specialist (Clinical Trials) you will negotiate and execute non-standard contracts relating to clinical trial activities, and supervise and support a team of Contracts Officers, assisting them with complex issues and escalations. Utilising your strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, you will collaborate closely with researchers across the University and make a meaningful contribution to research excellence across the University.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Report into the Clinical Trials Contracts Manager and lead a small team of Contracts Officers
• Manage the end-to-end process of negotiating and executing complex clinical trial contracts
• Act as an escalation point for the Clinical Trials Contracts Officers on complex issues
• Consult with the Office of General Counsel regarding legal issues relating to non-standard contractual arrangements
• Liaise with researchers to provide them with high-level strategic guidance on the establishment of clinical trials
• Apply legal advice to non-standard contracts to mitigate risk and comply with relevant legislation while facilitating the University’s research objectives
• Evaluate and review team processes, leading continuous improvement initiatives

About you

• Experience in reviewing and executing legal contracts is essential
• A clinical trials background and an interest in science, medical and/or health research is desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment with strict deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven team leadership and coaching experience.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.