Contracts Associate

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK' - as this role is not a role on UKVI's immigration salary list. 

Job Details

As Contracts Associate, you will be required to provide a professional and efficient contracts service to academics and professional services colleagues across the whole of ICR and to provide advice, guidance and contracts support to enable a range of research and commercial activities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in contract management and legal operations.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must be educated to degree level or equivalent, demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of contractual issues that may occur in research, gained through experience of working in any of the following: contracts, research development, business development, research support, research funding or similar role. Please see the candidate pack for a full person specification.

Department/Directorate Information

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. Our mission is to make the discoveries that will defeat cancer. We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic team member who understands the particular needs and landscape of an academic research institution.

As a member of the Business and Innovation Office, you will provide a professional and efficient contracts service to academics and professional services colleagues across the whole of ICR, negotiating and concluding a variety of contract types. You will also provide advice, guidance and contracts support to enable the provision of consultancy.

In this role you will interact with multiple interfacing groups such as business development, information governance, research support and clinical trials.

This is an exciting and challenging role within a successful and inclusive team. If you are passionate about supporting academic research, we will give you opportunities to develop a range of contract experience and knowledge of many associated professional services to support your career development.

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Carina Blythe by emailing carina.blythe@icr.ac.uk 

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

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