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Senior Legal Services Manager (Data and Research)

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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Research & Development
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a legally qualified professional with contract/commercial law expertise, experienced in drafting and negotiating contracts, preferably in a research context. Good communication skills are essential.
  • You will lead research contract negotiations, ensure data protection compliance, provide legal expertise, evaluate data security safeguards, and oversee research legal services support.

Requirements

  • - The Senior Legal Services Manager (Data and Research) will be legally qualified, with a strong background in contract/ commercial law and/or information governance law, with significant practical experience of successfully drafting, negotiating, and completing commercial contracts, preferably in a research setting and advising on associated complex data arrangements.
  • - The Senior Legal Services Assistant (Data and Research) will be a good communicator and will report to the Head of Legal.
  • - The post is based at our offices in Chelsea with the option to adopt a hybrid model and work flexibly from home for part of the week.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the other Senior Legal Services Managers (Research) in all aspects of the research contracting function at the Trust, including review and negotiation of all associated research study agreements, working alongside and advising Research and Development (R&D) and the Finance Department.
  • To lead and take responsibility for the proper review and negotiation of agreements with a data protection focus including ensuring compliance with data protection regulations such as a GDPR, UK Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation.
  • To provide legal and contractual expertise in navigating complex data protection requirements, particularly in the context of international data sharing agreements and compliance with global data privacy standards, ensuring the Trust maintains high standards in data handling, security, and ethical use of patient data in clinical research.
  • To assist in the evaluation and implementation of safeguards for data security within the scope of research studies, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • To assist the Head of Legal Services as required and provide support to the wide Legal Services Team.
  • The post holder will, together with the other Senior Legal Service Managers (Research) oversee the management and development of the Research Legal Services (“the Service”) and will ensure that the service provides the following:
  • Assurance by a variety of method (including 1:1 meetings, reports, reviews and audits) of competent and effective information governance and contracting support to the Research and Development (R&D) department and research teams to ensure they are confident in reviewing template legal documents such as hosted commercial and hosted non-commercial clinical trial agreements.
  • Assurance by a variety of methods (including 1:1 meetings, reports, reviews and audits) of competent and effective review and drafting of non-standard clinical trial agreements, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data sharing and processing agreements, service level agreements, contracts for service, template documents, and other research related documentation including drafting bespoke template and master agreements as appropriate with strong focus on data protection compliance.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Senior Legal Services Manager (Data and Research) position?

The candidate must be legally qualified, with a strong background in contract/commercial law and/or information governance law, along with significant practical experience in drafting, negotiating, and completing commercial contracts, preferably in a research setting.

What will the main responsibilities of the Senior Legal Services Manager entail?

The main responsibilities will include advising and assisting Research and Development teams on contractual arrangements and data-related matters, leading the review and negotiation of agreements focused on data protection, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Who will the Senior Legal Services Manager report to?

The Senior Legal Services Manager will report to the Head of Legal.

Where is the position located?

The position is based at our offices in Chelsea, with the option to adopt a hybrid model and work flexibly from home for part of the week.

Will the successful candidates need to attend interviews in person?

Yes, successful candidates are anticipated to attend an interview in person at our Chelsea office.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the role?

Yes, there are learning and development opportunities as well as clear career pathways available for employees.

What kind of environment can one expect while working at The Royal Marsden?

The work environment is stimulating and dynamic, offering a wide range of staff benefits and opportunities for flexible working to support employees' work-life balance.

Is there a focus on data protection compliance in the role?

Yes, there is a strong focus on data protection compliance, particularly in relation to international data sharing agreements and compliance with global data privacy standards.

Will the position involve working with international agreements?

Yes, the role will require navigating complex data protection requirements, including international data sharing agreements.

What is the primary goal of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust?

The primary goal is to offer patients the best cancer care available and to contribute globally to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer.

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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Life demands excellence

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1851
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust specializes in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research. Their mission is to deliver world-class, patient-centered care to improve outcomes for cancer patients and advance cancer treatments through innovative research. Their purpose is to provide cutting-edge cancer care and continually enhance patient experiences and outcomes through excellence in clinical practice and groundbreaking research.

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