Negotiated International bilingual clinical trial agreements.

Led the operations of University Health Network’s research grants administration and research agreements office. Directed negotiation of clinical trial contracts with pharmaceutical and device companies, and academic institutions, including the instruction of external counsel. Ensured clinical trial agreements met regulatory requirements, e.g. PHIPA, protected research participants and appropriately apportioned risk among sponsors, clinicians, and the institution. Managed both pre-award and… Show more Led the operations of University Health Network’s research grants administration and research agreements office. Directed negotiation of clinical trial contracts with pharmaceutical and device companies, and academic institutions, including the instruction of external counsel. Ensured clinical trial agreements met regulatory requirements, e.g. PHIPA, protected research participants and appropriately apportioned risk among sponsors, clinicians, and the institution. Managed both pre-award and post-award administration of international, national and provincial grants to the organization. Oversaw the negotiation of grant and sub-grant agreements. Negotiated agreements to manage the risk of non-employee/affiliated personnel on-site. Procured insurance for uninsured research activities. Participated in key initiatives as required such as the advisory team for clinical research policy, Institutional consulting in Qatar, and Research Risk and Audit Committee Show less

Directed the day-to-day operations of York University’s Office of Research Services. Directed staff in the negotiation of research contracts, the review of grant applications, agreements and sub-grants. Facilitated the acquisition of research funding for faculty by advising on agency guidelines and conducting seminars on grantsmanship. Oversaw the running of internal granting programs. Participated in University-wide initiatives as required, such as pandemic preparedness planning. Worked… Show more Directed the day-to-day operations of York University’s Office of Research Services. Directed staff in the negotiation of research contracts, the review of grant applications, agreements and sub-grants. Facilitated the acquisition of research funding for faculty by advising on agency guidelines and conducting seminars on grantsmanship. Oversaw the running of internal granting programs. Participated in University-wide initiatives as required, such as pandemic preparedness planning. Worked closely with research accounting management and general counsel to resolve issues for faculty. Developed and implemented improved operational processes. Show less

Established a formal technology transfer program and related industry liaison activities, including the development of draft intellectual property (IP) guidelines, and standard forms and documents, such as technology marketing bulletins. Negotiated research contracts, materials transfer agreements, and IP ownership agreements. Wrote institution portions of grant applications with industry partners, including the successful renewal of an NSERC Industrial Research Chair.

Policy: Moderated public meetings for the CFB West (former Calgary Canadian Forces Base) planning process. Analyzed and summarized submissions to the BC Royal Commission on Workers Compensation. Identified and researched innovation funding sources for Climate Change Central. Emergency Preparedness Planning: Wrote and edited the emergency response plan for TransAlta Utilities. Worked with BC Lower Mainland communities to provide flood preparation guidance. Assisted with crisis… Show more Policy: Moderated public meetings for the CFB West (former Calgary Canadian Forces Base) planning process. Analyzed and summarized submissions to the BC Royal Commission on Workers Compensation. Identified and researched innovation funding sources for Climate Change Central. Emergency Preparedness Planning: Wrote and edited the emergency response plan for TransAlta Utilities. Worked with BC Lower Mainland communities to provide flood preparation guidance. Assisted with crisis communications simulation exercises for major Calgary oil companies,Communications/Investor and Media Relations: Developed and piloted an employee education program on climate change for TransCanada Pipelines, Wrote, edited and coordinated production of industry annual and quarterly reports. Developed media kit materials and coordinated Alberta media conferences and drug product launch for Merck Canada. Led focus groups for Cable Regina. Show less