Contracts and Budgets Specialist, VCH Research Institute

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Description JOB SUMMARY: Vancouver Costal Health Research Institute (VCHRI):This position operates in a complex research environment in which several institutions, including Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and University of British Columbia (UBC), industry sponsors (pharmaceutical / device companies), contract research organizations (CROs), academic medical centres, physicians, and researchers are involved. More than 300 clinical trials are conducted at VCH each year. Researchers at VCH generate over $14M annually in clinical research funding from a variety of sources.Role Summary:Reporting to the Director, Clinical Trials Administration, this position supports the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) Office of Clinical Trials Administration providing contractual interpretation, negotiations, advice and support to ensure VCH’s and VCHRI’s compliance with the complex legal and regulatory framework for research on human subjects. This position works closely with VCH and VCHRI staff, UBC (University Industry Liaison Office, Office of Research Services, Research Ethics, Research Finance), industry sponsors, CROs, physicians, researchers, and other internal (such as VCH op...