Clinical Imaging Research Project Lead

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days annual leave

Ride to work

EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester seeks a Research Project Manager to support its Imaging Facilities across Greater Manchester. You will ensure studies and clinical trials using the scanners meet regulatory requirements and SOPs.

You will coordinate with facility staff, PIs and NHS partners to streamline study set-up, provide regulatory guidance, and drive continuous improvements in quality and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a University and/or NHS Trust research environment.
• Experience of University and/or NHS Trust processes for setting up and conducting clinical research studies.
• Significant project management experience.
• Current Good Clinical Practice certification.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison point between Imaging Facilities operational staff, PIs and other research collaborators regarding the internal review and set-up of human research studies and Clinical Trials using our scanners.
• Provide specialist advice to researchers on regulatory requirements relating to scanning for clinical studies using the Imaging Facilities.
• Work closely with NHS Research & Innovation Managers at our scanning locations regarding the requirements and processes for studies using the scanners located on Trust premises, developing, improving, and streamlining shared processes as required.
• Maintain adherence to, and develop and implement changes to, local policies and SOPs for the purpose of improving internal working practices and ensuring quality standards.
• Work with the SBOM on the project management of new scanner purchases and major upgrades as required, and lead on smaller sub-projects as needed.

Skills

Research project management

Regulatory knowledge

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The University of Manchester seeks a Research Project Manager to support its Imaging Facilities across Greater Manchester. You will ensure studies and clinical trials using the scanners meet regulatory requirements and SOPs.

You will coordinate with facility staff, PIs and NHS partners to streamline study set-up, provide regulatory guidance, and drive continuous improvements in quality and governance.