Research Contracts Analyst

37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday; This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work arrangement, in accordance with HHS’ Remote Work Policy.

Research initiatives at Hamilton Health Sciences are committed to discovering revolutionary healthcare treatments and innovations to improve outcomes for the patients and community we serve.

 The Research & Innovation portfolio at Hamilton Health Sciences is responsible for providing research support services including finance, ethics, compliance, development and relations, innovation as well as contracts and grants. Together, these areas support over 1300 researchers and staff.

 A key pillar of this portfolio, the Research Contracts and Grants department provides central research support to the HHS research community by managing and mitigating risk through legal agreements, and identifying, reviewing and submitting research grants.

The Research Contracts Analyst is responsible for reviewing analyzing and processing a complex and diverse portfolio of research innovation, procurement and research finance related contracts. Reporting to the Manager, Research Contracts, this position is also responsible for maintaining  compliance with internal policies and external guidelines and serves as liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies and industry sponsors. 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

• Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Science 
• Minimum 3-5 years of previous research contract review experience required 
• Familiarity with innovation focused research studies and the complex regulatory landscape in which they operate 
• Experience with research service agreements and procurement processes and requirements 
• Ability to thrive with ambiguity and exercise sound judgement 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently as well with a team in a high volume and diverse area 
• Proven ability to prioritize, analyze, facilitate, negotiate and problem solve in challenging situations