Research Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

This post presents an excellent opportunity to join the establishing and expanding Gynaecology Research team with a varied portfolio of studies as a Research Portfolio Manager (RPM).

The post holder will play a key role in the running and development of the team. Responsibilities include the direct line management of the clinical trials coordinators, data management, administrative functions and delivering information, tools and processes that support the effective management of the research portfolio. The role will also include significant project management duties where you will be expected to support our Trial Investigators with the grant application, setup and ongoing management of clinical studies.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the gynaecology research team. The post holder will play a key role in the running and development of the team. Responsibilities include the direct line management of the clinical trials coordinators, data management, administrative functions and delivering information, tools and processes that support the effective management of the research portfolio.

An informal discussion about the post is strongly recommended with the possibility to spend some time with the team to understand better the requirement of the role.

The post holder will play a key role in the entire clinical trial pathway with the team, including facilitating research feasibility assessments, ensuring efficient & timely setup, initiation and team delivery of gynaecology research studies. Implementation, standardization & optimization of quality, financial & data systems are also considered a key aspect of this role.

Eligibility

Applicants should be able to demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust & national objectives and strategies.

Applicants should hold a scientific or business-based degree or have relevant experience in scientific and medical research. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate significant work experience in clinical trials administration and coordination, data management involving clinical trials or project coordination, as well as a good understanding of clinical research, GCP, and clinical governance. In-depth understanding of clinical research process, patient information systems and relevant clinical research, standards and legislation are essential.

Benefits

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Opportunity for motivated individuals to pursue a managerial career in clinical trials administration & coordination.
• Previous project management training and experience would be advantageous for this role.

About Company

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centers, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jo Truelove
Job title: Research Manager
Email address: joanna.truelove@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0161 918 7679