Clinical Research Manager – Vestibular Science

HIRANI; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Neurovalens in Belfast seeks an experienced Clinical Research Manager with vestibular science expertise to lead planning, execution, and oversight of our clinical trials. You will manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications, and contribute to regulatory submissions for our medical devices.

Based in Belfast, the role involves collaboration with regulators and global investigators, and travel as needed to advance innovative neuroscience-driven at-home treatments and support the

Qualifications

• Background in vestibular science and regulatory understanding.
• 5+ years clinical research experience with trial conduct.
• Proficiency in statistical analyses of clinical trial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and coordination of clinical trial sites.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investigators and study staff.
• Lead investigator meetings and study-related meetings.
• Prepare and manage clinical binder content and ethics submissions.
• Ensure studies follow protocol, SOPs and GCP regulations.
• Establish timelines and performance metrics for trial/site performance.

Skills

Vestibular science background

5+ years clinical research

Statistical analysis

QMS familiarity

Regulatory knowledge (medical devices)

MS Office

Education

Degree in Life Science or related field

Job description

Clinical Research Manager – Vestibular Science

Neurovalens is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Manager with a background in vestibular science to join our growing clinical team. This role will lead the planning, execution, and oversight of our clinical trials, while contributing to regulatory submissions for our medical devices. The successful candidate will manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications, as well as working closely with the FDA and other regulatory authorities, global clinical investigators, and internal teams. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovative clinical trials and play a critical role in advancing novel technologies from development through commercialisation.

Based in Belfast, Neurovalens is an innovative medical device company developing neuroscience-driven technologies to deliver at-home treatments for global health challenges in metabolic and mental health. Neurovalens has secured FDA approval for three medical devices and raised approximately £20 million in equity and debt funding. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join Neurovalens at a pivotal stage of its journey, as the company enters a period of rapid growth and scaling.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the management and coordination of clinical trial sites
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with investigators and study staff
• Lead and conduct investigator meetings and other study related meetings
• Prepare and manage clinical binder content
• Prepare ethic submissions
• Ensure studies are carried out according to the study protocol, standard operating procedures ("SOPs"), and Good Clinical Practice ("GCP") regulations and study‑specific manuals and procedures.
• Establish clinical timelines and appropriate performance metrics for trial/site performance review
• Arrange Commercial Agreements for Trials (CDA/Budget etc.) in line with trial setup expectation
• Negotiate and manage the contracts, budgets, and payments for third‑party vendors, including CROs.
• Compile study KPI & Performance metrics
• Deliver clinical trial data from trials
• Statistical analysis of trial outcomes
• Preparation of material for FDA submission and other regulatory bodies
• Maintaining an understanding of and complying with regulatory requirements
• Carrying out background research and present findings
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports, and presentations

This role requires a flexible working approach to meet the demands of the role. The position is based in Belfast and will require travel across the UK, Ireland, and internationally as needed.

Required criteria

• Background in vestibular science
• Degree in a Life Science or other subject with a substantially relevant component
• At least five years of clinical research experience
• Experience in statistical analysis of clinical trial data
• Familiarity with QMS in regulatory environment
• Ability to demonstrate regulatory knowledge of medical devices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritise
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisation skills and proven ability to work to demanding deadlines
• Proficient in use of Microsoft products- Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc
• Potential for share options
• Private Health Insurance
• This vacancy is open only to applicants who already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Neurovalens is not a licensed sponsor and is therefore not in a position to sponsor international applications or provide work visas. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK.