Commercial Contracts Manager

Commercial Contracts Manager

Salary: c £40,000 dependent on experience.

Location: Angel, London (please note that we will be moving to Stratford in October 2019)

Full time, Permanent

We will consider flexible working requests.

The Cancer Research UK Commercial Partnerships (CRUK-CP) team is responsible for identifying, developing and advancing research discoveries for the benefit of cancer patients. All our profits are reinvested in further research through Cancer Research UK.

CRUK-CP’s continued success in supporting Cancer Research UK’s vision of beating cancer depends upon the drive, passion and dedication of its legal team.

You can find out more about Commercial Partnerships here: http://commercial.cancerresearchuk.org/

The role:

Your primary focus in this role will be to support the needs of the many scientists funded by Cancer Research UK. You will handle a range of contracts, but your primary focus will be: material transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, consultancy agreements, and certain research collaboration agreements. Working in a supportive team and in an organisation committed to your personal growth, the successful candidate will have the capacity to grow the role to handle a wider range of agreements.

Who we’re looking for:

You will have a legal qualification and/or hands-on experience of drafting and negotiating relevant commercial contracts. You will also have experience of, or the aptitude for, overseeing the execution of contracts and their post-signature performance (including through the operation of a database). You will be able to set priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure. Self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills are important qualities in this role. Whilst it’s certainly not essential, an understanding of intellectual property law and exposure to technology transfer, academic research, or the life sciences sector would be a distinct advantage.

This is a great opportunity for a person who wishes to experience fresh opportunities and to play a part in beating cancer.

You can find out more about the role by clicking here.

What we can offer you:

A wonderful culture where everyone feels valued
25 days leave per annum with the option to buy 5 extra days
Excellent pension scheme
Life assurance
Season ticket loan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Volunteering opportunities
Fantastic work/life balance and flexible working
Closing date: There is no closing date for this role. We will keep the role open until a suitable person is identified. Please do not delay your application to avoid disappointment.

At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

Please note, from October 2019, our head office will be relocating from Islington to a new office space in Stratford, close to the Olympic Park.