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About us

The CRUK Scotland Institute is a cancer research institute, situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting-edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis. Its research ethos is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity.

Project outline

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute have an opportunity for a meticulous and proactive Contracts Manager to join our team. As a Contracts Manager you will use your experience of drafting and negotiating standard contracts, providing an efficient and professional service including drafting, amending, negotiating and finalising standard/non-complex contracts.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate with knowledge of intellectual property rights within an academic and commercial setting. You’ll have the chance to partner with a wide variety of stakeholders in the life sciences space including big pharma, academic institutes and spin outs, building your knowledge in these areas.

What will I be doing?

Review, draft and negotiate the following classes of agreements:

• Material transfer agreements (MTAs), ensuring they are completed in a timely and effective manner;
• Confidential disclosure agreements (CDAs) in relation to all aspects of CRUK Scotland Institute’s business;
• Consultancy agreements;
• Work closely with academic researchers to develop a good understanding of any issues that might arise including the risks of entering into specific MTAs, CDAs or other contracts.
• Manage and streamline template agreements (CDAs, MTAs etc)
• Manage a large portfolio of agreements in a timely fashion, prioritising as needed.
• Where appropriate, assist with drafting and negotiating intellectual property assignments, license agreements and other agreement types.
• Interact with external research institutes, funding bodies and large business entities in the negotiation of relevant contracts

What are you looking for?

You could currently work as a Contracts Manager, a Contracts Negotiator or Paralegal, we are open to a diverse range of backgrounds, however you’ll be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience drafting and negotiating standard contracts, with a good working knowledge of intellectual property rights and their management in an academic and commercial setting
• Proactive self-starter with excellent organisation and communication skills
• Solution-focused and pragmatic, with the ability to apply legal knowledge and good practice in day-to-day work
• Good relationship skills and ability to build effective internal networks for collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in all media, including written and verbal
• Ability to innovate processes and identify and communicate new and efficient ways of working

For informal enquiries, please email v.pavet@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Free life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
• Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
• Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
• Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
• On-site secure parking

Closing Date: 13 June 2025. We may contact promising candidates on a rolling basis, so we would encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready.