Your Opportunity:
The Contract Specialist at the Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre (NACTRC) is a key professional position supporting clinical research conducted within Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the University of Alberta (UofA). This position plays a pivotal role in the negotiation, review, and management of clinical research agreements and supports the integration of legal, operational, and institutional priorities to ensure timely and compliant study activation. The Contracts Specialist supports vital clinical and health research by delivering professional, efficient, and compliant management of research agreements. You will draft, review, and administer a variety of agreements—including Clinical Trial Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements, Master Services Agreements, and related amendments—working collaboratively with sponsors across academia, industry, start-ups, and non-profit sectors. This position will be part of Acute Care Alberta effective April 1, 2025. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Acute Care Alberta.
Description:

The Contracts Specialist is a key member of the research administration team, ensuring that clinical and health research is supported by timely, compliant, and high-quality agreements. In this role, you will draft, review, and manage a wide range of research contracts, including Clinical Trial Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements, and Master Services Agreements. You will also lead or support negotiations with sponsors from the pharmaceutical industry, academia, start-ups, and non-profits. Working in partnership with legal counsel and other experts, you will ensure that complex or high-risk negotiations align with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. You will confirm that all operational approvals (ethics, biosafety, privacy) are secured, and that contract terms are consistent across documentation. Familiarity with budget development and Fair Market Value (FMV) principles is an asset. As the primary liaison for internal stakeholders—including research teams, finance, legal, and privacy—you will manage a high volume of agreements while tracking milestones such as renewals, amendments, and expirations. You will also identify and escalate legal, financial, or privacy risks and support their resolution at the appropriate level. This role offers the opportunity to contribute beyond contract execution. You will help maintain template libraries, develop policies and training materials, and participate in outreach to strengthen awareness of research contracting requirements. If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to support leading-edge clinical research, we encourage you to apply.

• Transition Company: Acute Care Alberta
• Classification: Specialist
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre
• Primary Location: College Plaza
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time

• Transition Company: Acute Care Alberta
• Classification: Specialist
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre
• Primary Location: College Plaza
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Tim