Associate Research Project Manager

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities to work in a blended way

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the FMS Project Management Team in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. You will support a portfolio of research projects, ensuring milestones and financial targets are met while collaborating with investigators, researchers, and professional services staff.

The role emphasizes clear written and verbal communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodology.
• Knowledge of budgetary/financial processes.
• Experience of working in a research environment.
• Relevant project or people management experience in a research, scientific, project management, pharmaceutical or medical environment.
• Working as part of a team providing effective support to senior staff.
• Experience of working independently and delegating tasks.
• Experience of planning and progressing work within general guidelines, using initiative and judgement.
• Experience of managing websites and communication platforms.
• Experience of managing data (research data).

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for all parties involved in allocated projects on a day-to- day basis, communicating clearly with investigators, project teams, collaborators and stakeholders.
• Collate information to assist with monitoring project progress associated with the research; support research and clinical teams to achieve milestones within set timescales.
• Support the preparations of detailed study/research timelines and milestones, monitoring progress on a continuous basis.
• Develop an understanding of clinical governance (ethics) and good clinical practice to facilitate the management of observational studies and trials.
• Assist the project manager by monitoring potential risks to meeting objectives and coordination of plans to recover where possible.
• Assist with management of project finances including forecasting; liaise with finance team to ensure transactions and reporting are managed.
• Organise regular project update meetings and maintain communications with stakeholders.
• Organise and contribute to project management groups such as Advisory Boards, Steering Groups.
• Develop understanding of scientific, regulatory and technical elements of the project to cross-communicate between work packages.
• Provide specialist advice, training and supervision of project staff.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Time management

IT skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

A level or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the FMS Project Management Team in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. You will support a portfolio of research projects, ensuring milestones and financial targets are met while collaborating with investigators, researchers, and professional services staff.

The role emphasizes clear written and verbal communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.