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Research Agreements Specialist- Legal Office
CAMH
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3.8
Toronto, ON
$93,822.73–$140,734.09 a year
Full-time
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$93,822.73–$140,734.09 a year

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Full-time

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CAMH is currently seeking a full-time permanent Research Agreement Specialist. In this role, your primary responsibility will be the review, drafting and negotiation of research-related agreements. You will report to CAMH’s Director of Corporate Legal Services and work closely with the Research Legal team and key internal stakeholders to provide practical and risk-informed contract review support to CAMH’s research enterprise. Other duties may be assigned as required at the discretion of the Director of Corporate Legal Services. As a solutions-oriented individual, you will focus on protecting CAMH’s legal and regulatory interests and proactively identifying risk and ensuring it is appropriately mitigated via contract language. The Research Agreement Specialist will provide effective and efficient service and support to researchers by developing and maintaining strong working relationships with CAMH’s internal stakeholders (including principal investigators and research staff within CAMH’s research program) as well as external parties. The Research Agreement Specialist will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable CAMH policies, as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at CAMH’s Queen Street campus.


Responsibilities

In this role, your primary responsibility will be the review, drafting and negotiation of research-related agreements.


Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate will have, at minimum, an undergraduate degree in a relevant field (such as life sciences or business administration) or be trained as a lawyer, paralegal, law clerk or in a related legal discipline
  • The ideal candidate has a minimum of three (3) years previous experience in reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts;
  • Experience in contract negotiation in a hospital/health care or clinical research setting is preferred;
  • Strong preference will be given to individuals who have expertise in the areas of research-related agreements, including collaboration agreements, services agreements, funding agreements, material transfer agreements and confidentiality agreements
  • Knowledge in the areas of clinical research trials, intellectual property or artificial intelligence is an asset;
  • Knowledge of widely accepted research policies, guidelines and regulations is an asset;
  • The ideal candidate is a service-oriented individual with strong communication skills, emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness
  • The ideal candidate has strong conceptual thinking and decision-making skills, negotiation and problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
  • The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability of managing a high-volume case load of competing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
  • Excellent judgment, tact and diplomacy are essential to this role; and
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment.

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $93,822.73 – $117,278.41 per year.
  • Employees in this role may progress within the full pay range of $93,822.73 – $140,734.09 per year
  • CAMH’s Total Rewards : Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan , extended health and dental benefits, paid vacation starting at 4 weeks, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development support.

This role allows professionals to apply their expertise in a mission-driven environment dedicated to public health outcomes.

At time of hire, CAMH will require all new hires and rehires to provide proof of educational qualifications relevant to the position they hold with CAMH and as required by the specifications in the job posting, in accordance with policies

AHR 3.1.3 Recruitment and Selection and AHR 3.1.15 Credentialing of Professional Personnel.

Internal transfers** will be required to provide proof of educational qualifications for any additional qualifications relevant to their new position.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

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