Team Lead Clinical Trial Contracts

The Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, founded in 1913, is among the top 10 comprehensive cancer centers, combining world-class fundamental, translational, and clinical research with dedicated patient care. Their initiatives to promote excellent translational research have been recognized by the European Academy of Cancer Sciences, when they designated them ‘Comprehensive Cancer Center of Excellence in Translational Research’.

The number of clinical academic research projects within the Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital (NKI-AVL) has seen strong growth in the last couple of years. The institute collaborates closely with other research institutes, hospitals, funding bodies and pharmaceutical companies in the areas of fundamental and applied cancer research. The department Knowledge Transfer & Contracting (KT&C) of NKI-AVL supports both clinicians and fundamental cancer research scientists in setting up such collaborations and to formalize these through entering into collaborative research contracts. As both the number and the complexity of clinical trials increase, NKI-AVL is looking to strengthen the current team of 6 Clinical Trial Contract Managers with a senior position.

Position in the organization

The Team Lead Clinical Trial Contracts will report directly to the Head Knowledge Transfer & Contracting. He/she will lead negotiations of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), including associated budgets. In addition to managing the contractual obligations under active CTAs, the Team Lead Clinical Trial Contracts will also act as Team Lead for the Clinical Trial Contracts team within the KT&C and as the internal and external interface for clinicians, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, clinical project managers and others.

Responsibilities

As Team Lead, you will be expected to coach and support your team members where needed (e.g. ensure continued professional development). The Team Lead Clinical Trial Contracts will be involved in national and international collaborative structures relevant to clinical research and will need to build up and expand a network within this environment.

Opportunities

With the innovation and growth that the Netherlands Cancer Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek is set to undergo in the coming years, they wish to put your development center stage. They are open to making initiatives possible that will support your personal development and that of your team as a whole.

Your Profile

• You are familiar with clinical research in an academic hospital environment.
• You should be able to demonstrate extensive, hands-on experience with negotiating, drafting and reviewing Clinical Trial Agreements.
• A pragmatic and solution-oriented work attitude is desired in tackling contractual problems, while at all times considering the good long-term relationship with your partners.
• Decisiveness and flexibility are essential for fulfilling this role.
• You are expected to be an excellent communicator and have an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience with managing and developing a team is preferable

For more information please contact:

Marjo Lucker, Recruitment Consultant

T : +31 613 561 988

E: lucker@themagroup.nl

Marije Hoogendoorn, Recruitment Specialist

T : +31 623 135 118

E : hoogendoorn@themagroup.nl