Open Date:
20/01/2025, 00:00 Close Date:
05/02/2025, 23:55 Research Institute:
MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences The LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture and new state-of-the-art building based in the heart of West London in the Hammersmith Hospital Campus (W12). The LMS aims to deliver transdisciplinary team science, in synergistic interaction with Imperial College and the wider national research environment. Band:
MRC - 3 Location:
London Salary:
£44,711 - £51,737 plus London allowance (£5,385) per annum Contract Type:
Permanent Job Type:
Administration & Management Job Description Overall purpose: Research Governance:
The Senior Research Governance and Contracts Manager works with the Head of Operations, Head of Health and Safety, and Laboratory Services and Research Manager to ensure that: Research undertaken by or through the LMS demonstrates best practice in relation to both internal and external research ethics, integrity, and governance requirements. The LMS is equipped to meet its research ethics, integrity, and governance requirements through the development of sound research ethics and integrity policies, guidelines, and procedures. The LMS promotes a positive and ethical research culture. Research Contracts:
The role involves the management of formal contracts and agreements to facilitate research and protect the interests of the MRC/Imperial College London and the research staff. The key responsibilities are to support: Research Governance: Research regulatory requirements and compliance, including preparation for audits by regulatory authorities. Developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures to meet legal and best practice standards. Member of the LMS Research Governance Committee. Continuous quality improvement across all aspects of research governance. Management of research governance web and intranet pages ensuring content is up to date. Research Contracts: Development and implementation of research contracts and agreements. Collaborative working with industry. Lead for compliance with annual DASIC. Negotiations of research contracts and agreements for the LMS. Manage historical LMS contracts with MRC as a legacy body. Person Specification Education / Qualifications / Training required: Essential: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant area. Desirable: Postgraduate degree or equivalent research experience in biological/biomedical sciences. Previous work experience required: Essential: Extensive experience of drafting, negotiating, and management of relevant contracts and agreements. Relevant experience of research governance ideally in an academic setting. Experience of working in a research laboratory environment. Knowledge and experience: Essential: Excellent knowledge and understanding of research governance and research ethics in a UK research context. Personal skills/behaviours/qualities: Essential: Ability to work independently to develop processes and implementation plans. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Further Information: Please upload your CV and a covering letter describing how you fit the person specifications. Please quote reference number
LMS 2547. The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world-class innovation and collaboration. UKRI supports research in various areas, including animal health and bioscience for health. We will conduct a full pre-employment check as part of the recruitment process.
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