R&D Governance Manager

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of R&D research sponsorship and co-sponsorship and the confirmation of capability and capacity of non-commercial research within the Trust, and associated research governance processes. The post-holder will also be responsible for the R&D governance and R&D performance team (17 WTE), directly managing 5 WTE.

The post will be the Trust expert in R&D governance and sponsorship and the related legislation required for governance approval and research management and may be required to provide expert governance advice on highly complex governance issues.

This is a research leadership role in one of the UK’s busiest R&D departments, with one of the largest and diverse research portfolios. The post-holder will support the non-commercial research portfolio of our world-leading researchers and balance the setting up of our studies efficiently, with the governance and regulatory requirements. The post-holder will need to be an excellent communicator to people at all levels, be able to make complex decisions and ensure the R&D governance team have systems and processes that are fit-for-purpose. Candidates will need to demonstrate significant experience in NHS research management. This role requires project management, negotiation and conflict management skills, along with pragmatism and a passion for clinical research.

This is a dynamic, lively and diverse department with a high level of research activity who look forward to welcoming a leader for the governance and performance team.

This is advertised as a full-time position but we may consider 0.8 WTE for the right candidate and are open to flexible working arrangements in line with the Trust Flexible working policy. However, the post-holder will be required to work in the R&D office at Guy’s hospital a minimum of three days a week and as a senior member of the R&D office will be required to attend more frequently to support the researchers and the team during pressurised periods. The R&D office is on the 16th Floor Guy’s Tower and will work across all hospital sites within the organisation and across KCL campuses.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Fay Job title: Research Governance Manager Email address: rachel.fay@gstt.nhs.uk Telephone number: 020 7188 7188