If you are working in clinical research and looking to advance your understanding or have a particular contracts problem in front of you, this case study driven course is for you. By reinforcing what the contract says, and delving into the detail of what that means, this interactive forum will lead you through the practicalities of different types of contract.
You may also be interested in Costing NHS Commercial Clinical Research taking place online on Wednesday 5th May and IG for Clinical Research Databases and Trials taking place on Monday 26th April.

5 hours Continuing Professional Development: what you will learn
Last run in November 2020, this unique day was described as ‘Really helpful and enjoyable training. Pitched just right. I learnt a great deal, despite having worked in research contracts for several years and feel more confident about negotiating about the areas covered.’ Your step by step guide:
Attend this online NHS event from the comfort of your own home
Featuring highly relevant content and specific examples, this hands-on training session will provide practical information with appropriate depth to enable you to go back to your workplace feeling more confident in reviewing contracts and being aware of what are acceptable and unacceptable changes. By taking the day out you will have an unique opportunity to:
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Join, tech support and opportunity to network in breakout rooms
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Introduction, instructions and leader’s opening remarks
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Clinical research contracts: understanding the nuances
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Making modifications to the standard model contracts for clinical research
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Contracting outside of the clinical research model agreement remit
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Common areas of dispute and practical examples of clinical research contracts
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3:00 |
Closing remarks and close of day
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Share in first-hand experience
David has been described as “calm and knowledgeable”, sharing “clear and concise information” and “relevant content”. By working through examples of actual studies of difficult costing, David Powell will share cost templates and protocols, identifying potential problems and showing you what to look for.
David began his career in clinical laboratories where he developed an interest in blood coagulation and thrombotic disorders. While working for a private laboratory in London he gained an MSc in Haematology and Molecular Biology and specialised in flow cytometry. He then moved to South Carolina where he worked on therapeutic human monoclonal antibody development.
Back in the UK David worked as Commercial Research Manager in Cardiff where he was responsible for commercial trial setup, contracting and costing before moving to a similar position in Southampton. He has extensive knowledge of clinical research contracts gained through his involvement in the development of the model commercial and non-commercial clinical research agreements and extensive experience of contract negotiation in his present position of Research Contracts Manager for Health and Care Research Wales.
Expected attendees
If you don’t have an NHS background then this day will fill the gap in your knowledge, in terms of what research is involved. Aimed at clinical research staff at all levels, this is a participative seminar is ideal for:
Past attendee feedback
"David is well suited to running this course. He presents in a relaxing way without it being boring. He is very knowledgeable & lets discussion flow freely where appropriate"
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Structuring and Reviewing Clinical Research Contracts, 2018
"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, 2020
Very detailed and some valid information"
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Costing NHS Commercial Clinical Research, 2020
"Exceeded my expectations"
Imperial College Trust, Costing NHS Commercial Clinical Research, 2019
"It was great to learn about the depths of contracts"
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Structuring and Reviewing Contracts for Clinical Research 2020
"Comprehensive materials provided and expert knowledge simply summarised"
Royal Marsden, Costing NHS Commercial Clinical Research, 2018
"David provided an excellent overview of costing commercial research"
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Costing NHS Commercial Clinical Research, 2020
"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, 2020
"Very good learning day, full of information and useful details"
Milton Keynes University Hospital, Clinical Research Contracts in Practice, 2019
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