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Job Purpose
On behalf of all research active health boards in NHS Research Scotland (NRS), work as NHS Lothian’s R&D Commercial Lead, responsible for the generic governance review of commercially funded multi-centre research applications in Scotland.
Working collaboratively with the NRS Generic Review Manager, deliver a comprehensive research governance review system for clinical research projects undertaken within NHS Lothian.
Review and negotiate a wide range of budgets contracts and agreements connected with commercial research carried out throughout NHS Scotland, providing legal advice and ensuring that health boards meet all of their statutory obligations.
Be responsible for delivery of a robust and responsive local governance review system for research amendments.
Work in close collaboration with staff from the Chief Scientist Office (Scottish Government) to implement national policy in this area.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact heather.charles@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk