13134 - Global Health Clinical Research Facilitator

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution seeks a Global Health Clinical Research Facilitator to join the Research Governance team. The role involves supporting research compliance and collaborating with international partners. Ideal candidates have a degree in life sciences, experience in clinical research, and strong knowledge of research legislation. Excellent communication and organisational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in clinical research required.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international clinical research legislation.
• Experience with ethics and regulatory applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the University’s responsibilities as a Sponsor of global health clinical research.
• Liaise with researchers, overseas collaborators, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance and efficiency in research delivery.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Knowledge of clinical research legislation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in life sciences

Job description

Overview

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro rata if part time). College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine / Research Governance Office. Full-time: 35 hours per week (part-time may be considered). Open ended (permanent) contract.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Global Health Clinical Research Facilitator to join our Research Governance team.

Role and responsibilities

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within ACCORD, the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian’s joint research office. As part of the Research Governance team, you will play a key role in supporting the University’s responsibilities as a Sponsor of global health clinical research. You will act as a central point of expertise, liaising with researchers, overseas collaborators, funders, and regulatory agencies to ensure that international clinical research is designed, initiated, and delivered to the highest standards. This role will enable you to contribute to the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of research that has global impact, while helping to safeguard the University’s legal and ethical obligations.

Requirements / Skills and attributes

• Degree in a life sciences discipline, with substantial experience in clinical research
• Strong knowledge of UK and international clinical research legislation, including GCP, clinical trials regulations, and research governance frameworks
• Experience of supporting or coordinating ethics and regulatory applications, with an ability to interpret complex legislative requirements in a research setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholders, including overseas partners
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage risk, and problem-solve in a dynamic research environment
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently, while contributing to the wider aims of the Research Governance team