The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates: To work with the Research Grants Coordinator to ensure a smooth process from post award to study set up and beyond. To review study documents to assess that they meet Sponsor and Funder requirements before submission for regulatory approval. To advise clinical staff /researchers on costing and pricing relating to research proposals, completion of research funding applications and appropriate use of support services. To review research protocols to assess how the specified research activities will present cost implications for the Trust and to work on strategies to ensure full cost recovery for all contract research activity, securing an appropriate contribution to indirect costs, and negotiating appropriate payment terms and invoicing arrangements. In conjunction with the Senior Contracting Manager review, negotiate and conclude appropriate agreements and contracts with collaborators, manufactures, laboratories, sites, covering such aspects as intellectual property rights and publishing rights. This will include liaison with the Trust legal services to ensure that contracts meet Trust requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.