Online learning | Clinical Research Contracts

Structuring and Reviewing Contracts for Clinical Research

Past event

Wed 25 Sep 2024 09:10-15:00

This educational, online course will tackle particular contract problems and enhance understanding using case study-based course material. By reinforcing what the contract says and diving deeper into the detail of what that means, this interactive forum will deliver a practical understanding of the different types of contract.

Key learning outcomes

This unique day was previously described as "really helpful and enjoyable training." The step by step guidance covered:

Examine the nuances of clinical research contracts and overview NHS indemnity
Explore the suite of model contracts: what they cover and when to use them
Share examples of common areas of negotiation and modifications, and avoiding classic pitfalls
Gain a guide to Material Transfer Agreements
Identify how to avoid disputes and safeguard your interests

Meet your education and training needs in your own time

Purchase the recording of this information packed course and take-away examples of best practice, novel ideas and expert advice, plus benefit from:

3.5 CPD hours of presentation and speaker Q&A
Featuring engaging video and accompanying slides
Available at £299 + VAT for NHS and public sector professionals
Download and view in your own time
CPD Certificate issued to you after viewing the video

This course is available for in-house training

Available as bespoke training to teams of 30+ people. Please do contact us if you would like this course delivered exclusively to your team, with the content developed to drill into the specific needs of your service. Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.

	Chair’s opening remarks David Powell, Research Contracts Adviser, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
	Clinical research contracts: understanding the nuances Why are contracts needed? Contract basics Which contracts need to be reviewed Overview of the UK model agreements Legalese – an introduction to legal terms Overview of NHS indemnity
	Question, answer and discussion session
	Making modifications to the standard model contracts for clinical research Exploring the suite of model contracts: what they cover and when to use them Sharing examples of common areas of negotiation and modifications, and avoiding classic pitfalls Gaining legal insight into acceptable changes: ensuring you are covered Inclusion of foreign law provisions when working with international companies
	Question, answer and discussion session
	Contracting outside of the clinical research model agreement remit Understanding the range of clinical studies and their different contracting needs Confidentiality Agreements A guide to Material Transfer Agreements: when might the protocol be enough? Best practice sub-contracting outside the NHS and between NHS organisations
	Question, answer and discussion session
	Common areas of dispute and practical examples of clinical research contracts Avoiding disputes: essential insight to safeguard your interests Practical guidance and experienced reassurance: quick legal insight into areas of concern Examples and case studies of common hurdles and trip points for NHS Trusts
	Question, answer and discussion session
	Closing remarks

With thanks to the speakers

David Powell

Research Contracts Adviser

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Biography

Andrew Johnston

Legal Director

DAC Beachcroft LLP

Biography

Who came?

R&D, Contracts and Finance Officers
Research Nurses
Clinical Trial Support Co-Ordinator's
Industry, Business and Legal Service Administrators

If you have a team that is 30 people or more, you can have a bespoke workshop delivered online to your team alone. Please contact Sarah Kemm or telephone 01732 897788.

Past attendee feedback

This interactive course is described as 'a well run workshop with excellent content', 'useful' and 'informative'. Here are just a few comments that we have received for this training:

"A well run workshop which has clearly been carefully cultivated to provide a good mixture of knowledge and first hand experiences within contracting. Excellent content particularly within contracting outside of the model agreements"

- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Structuring and Reviewing Contracts for Clinical Research

"It was great to learn about the depths of contracts"

- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Structuring and Reviewing Contracts for Clinical Research

"I have found it really informative especially in respect to understanding some of the legal terms and what they are holding the parties to account to. I have also found it really useful to see the variations that can be put in place"

- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Structuring and Reviewing Contracts for Clinical Research