CLINICAL TRIAL CONTRACTS OFFICER

• Exciting opportunity to support unique and truly impactful clinical trial agreements
• Part-time role (0.8 FTE) available until December 2022
• Salary: $75,011 pro rata + 17% superannuation

About Legal and Risk at The University of Melbourne

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a leading international university with a tradition of excellence in teaching and research. With outstanding performance in international rankings, the University is at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.

Partnering with our clients and stakeholders, Legal and Risk delivers high-quality, integrated, expertise based professional services and advice to facilitate agile decision making and enable external compliance in support of the University’s operations and purpose.

There are currently 4 client clusters that the Legal Services Team are providing services to. One of them is the MDHS cluster (which the Contract Officer will sit within) which supports: School of Biomedical Sciences, Melbourne Dental School, Melbourne Medical School, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences.

About the role

As Clinical Trials Contracts Officer, you will directly report to the Director Legal Services, MDHS and will be responsible for efficiently and effectively supporting the process of establishing agreements to support clinical trials which are sponsored by the University of Melbourne.
You will work with template agreements for existing and developing processes and review, complete, negotiate and finalise a range of contracts - seeking further legal advice or review as necessary.

You will cultivate productive and collaborative working relationships with other members of the MDHS Legal Team and with relevant stakeholders across the University. In particular, you will liaise with MDHS faculty and researchers to support the effective management of contracting in support of clinical trials.

About you

You will bring to the role your working knowledge of contract law and commercial contracting as well as the ability to apply initiative, judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly to issues in commercial contracting. You will have excellent attention to detail, the ability to carefully follow guidelines and processes and will be able to maintain accurate records.

You will further have:

• A law degree and/or demonstrated experience and expertise in drafting, negotiating, advising on contracts
• Well-developed skills in time management, setting priorities, planning and organising own work and that of others in order to meet deadlines
• Commitment to the provision of quality service, with demonstrated ability to provide user friendly, responsive client service
• Desirable: Experience with or an understanding of clinical trial governance and/or processes

Benefits

-  Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme

-  Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions

-  The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment

-  A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits   

Culture

The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.

How to apply

Your application submitted should include a cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this role and describing what skills and experience you will bring to it. Please further attach a current version of your CV.

Please note that you are not expected to provide detailed responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Please note, shortlisted applicants may be contacted, and interviews may be conducted, before the advertising closing date.