| POSITION TITLE |
Contract Reviewer |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI (Office of Technology Transfer & Industry Liaison) |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Regular, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Director, Office of Technology Transfer & Industry Liaison |
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a trailblazer for integrated care across the health continuum. Our fusion of science, innovation, care and learning has earned us international, national and provincial leadership for unique programs and compassionate care. Since 2015, Sinai Health has delivered excellent care in hospital, community and home.
Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Working as part of a team, the Contract Reviewer is responsible for the review, drafting and negotiation of a variety of forms of agreements covering academic and industry-sponsored research.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working under the supervision of the Managing Research Counsel, and in consultation with fellow Contract Reviewers, Research Counsel, researchers and other advisors, the Contract Reviewer will have the following responsibilities:
- the review, drafting and negotiation of agreements
- non-disclosure agreements, data and material sharing agreements, clinical laboratory studies, research services and related agreements
- industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical studies
- provide general contract advice to other members of the Office of Technology Transfer & Industry Liaison
- input into process improvement initiatives
- additional tasks as assigned
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- College or university degree, plus 2–5 years of professional experience
- A well-organized, self-starter able to work independently as well as in a small team environment
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Able to review, draft and negotiate a variety of contracts in a timely manner
- Able to critically read, analyze and write a variety of legal and technical documents
- Working knowledge of Canadian and Ontario health law including privacy law, contract and intellectual property law particularly in the context of an academic biomedical research environment
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
- Keen to learn and become proficient with increasingly complex contracts
Salary range: $70,845 to $88,580
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
Our hiring process uses job posting portals that screen relevant keywords, followed by a review from a human recruiter.
| Posting open until February 24, 2026. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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