Division Counsel - Research

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Division Counsel - Research

Duties: Reporting to the Managing Counsel for Insurance, Population Health and Regulatory Compliance, will provide a broad range of legal counsel to the research enterprise, with a strong emphasis on research contracts and related regulatory compliance. Will be primarily responsible for the timely review of a wide variety of research-related contracts. Provides legal analysis and advice and is responsible for handling and managing legal strategy, contract negotiations, due diligence and drafting of definitive agreements in connection with research-related activities including clinical trials, basic research, intellectual property, data and material transfers, and related regulatory review. In addition, the Division Counsel, Research will provide guidance and support for compliance with internal policies and all applicable laws and regulations related to sponsored research agreements. Analyze proposed research agreements, ongoing research relationships and other related research matters requiring legal or regulatory review. Will require the ability to draft, review and negotiate multiple research agreements with third parties, including clinical trial agreements, intellectual property agreements, confidentiality agreements, basic research agreements, data and material transfer agreements, federal subawards and subcontracts, and international research agreements. Collaborate effectively with the Office of Contract Management and the Procurement department to manage and review a high volume of research contracts and ensure a timely response and thorough review. Assist with the development of research contract templates that reflect policies, needs and priorities, and appropriately balance these needs with risk management and legal exposure. Negotiates special transactions, including: settlement agreements, international agreements, special contracts and agreements, agreements with universities and academic medical centers, and interaction with governmental agencies. Interact and negotiate contractual terms with government agencies, national foundations, medical device manufacturing companies, pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, bio-tech organizations, foundations and other biomedical research sponsors. Contribute to the development of a common language contract library reflecting policies and standard practices. Engage and work effectively with outside legal counsel on an as needed basis. Attend regular meetings with the Office of Contracts Management and other stakeholders. Collaborate with counterparts at Vanderbilt University in the Office of the General Counsel and the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization.

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
1211 Medical Center Drive
Nashville
Tennessee
United States 37232
Website : https://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu