Small, Medium and Large Companies in relevant sectors Professional advisers in specialist external bodies involved in commercialisation and IP (e.g. Praxis and UK IPO) Contract and legal advisers at other universities, research organisations and NHS trusts with whom we are collaborating. Special Requirements Travel to attend meetings (primarily UK, some overseas) Willingness to work non-standard hours, as reasonably required, to fulfil the role (e.g. out of hours meetings offsite, conference calls with overseas partners). PERSON SPECIFICATION How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Qualifications, Skill level equivalent to achievement Understanding of intellectual Application & knowledge and of a professional qualification or property and contract laws in an Interview experience postgraduate degree in contract or international context. intellectual property law or related Good knowledge of wider regulatory qualification, or equivalent environment for research in experience. particular export controls and Significant and recent experience of security sensitive matters. reviewing, negotiation and drafting of high value complex contracts for research. Proven ability to guide and advise colleagues on complex legal issues Good knowledge and experience of intellectual property issues within research environment and HEIs. Commercial experience in a corporate environment or an ability to demonstrate excellent business acumen Wide exposure to a range of contractual issues. Good knowledge and experience of clinical trial governance and applicable regulatory environment. Good knowledge of data protection laws Planning and Ability to plan, lead and manage organising major new projects or significant new activities, driving activity to completion while managing details and ensuring plans complement broader organisational strategy. Project management and coordination of a number of players and simultaneous projects in
Small, Medium and Large Companies in relevant sectors Professional advisers in specialist external bodies involved in commercialisation and IP (e.g. Praxis and UK IPO) Contract and legal advisers at other universities, research organisations and NHS trusts with whom we are collaborating. Special Requirements Travel to attend meetings (primarily UK, some overseas) Willingness to work non-standard hours, as reasonably required, to fulfil the role (e.g. out of hours meetings offsite, conference calls with overseas partners). PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience Skill level equivalent to achievement of a professional qualification or postgraduate degree in contract or intellectual property law or related qualification, or equivalent experience. Significant and recent experience of reviewing, negotiation and drafting of high value complex contracts for research. Proven ability to guide and advise colleagues on complex legal issues Good knowledge and experience of intellectual property issues within research environment and HEIs. Commercial experience in a corporate environment or an ability to demonstrate excellent business acumen Wide exposure to a range of contractual issues. Good knowledge and experience of clinical trial governance and applicable regulatory environment. Good knowledge of data protection laws Understanding of intellectual property and contract laws in an international context. Good knowledge of wider regulatory environment for research in particular export controls and security sensitive matters. Application & Interview Planning and organising Ability to plan, lead and manage major new projects or significant new activities, driving activity to completion while managing details and ensuring plans complement broader organisational strategy. Project management and coordination of a number of players and simultaneous projects in
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