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TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious healthcare organization, where you can lead innovative research initiatives. As a Senior Research Manager, you will oversee the development and execution of vital cardiovascular research projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance and excellence. This role offers the chance to enhance your leadership skills while contributing to impactful clinical trials that shape the future of healthcare. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to staff development and the advancement of medical research.

Benefits

Leadership Development Training

Quality Improvement Programmes

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multi-centre randomized controlled trials.
• Knowledge of statistics and research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for ACU projects.
• Ensure compliance with clinical trial regulations.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Data Analysis

Research Governance

Team Collaboration

Education

1st or 2:1 Honours degree in health sciences

Masters degree or equivalent professional experience

PhD or equivalent academic experience

Tools

Database Management Systems

Job description

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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the South Tees Academic Cardiovascular Unit (ACU). We are looking to appoint a Senior Research Manager to lead the development, management, and execution of funded ACU research and activities. The Senior Research Manager will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to manage ACU projects throughout their life cycles.

The role requires a research professional with experience and excellence in conducting and managing clinical and translational research, including familiarity with the regulatory environment surrounding clinical trials. Relevant experience in cardiovascular and thoracic research will be considered an advantage.

This is a full-time post for 2 years, with the possibility of extension following satisfactory performance and funding confirmation.

Main duties of the job

This includes protocol refinement, study setup (including regulatory approvals), site and progress monitoring, ongoing study management, closeout, and reporting with the Chief Investigators (CI). The post holder will ensure studies comply with relevant clinical trial regulations and contribute to publications and grant applications.

This role is suitable for someone with trial management or coordination experience, who is proactive, flexible, and a good communicator, capable of working independently and within a team.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training, including leadership development and Quality Improvement Programmes, to support staff development. These programmes aim to enhance leadership within the NHS, promote Trust values, and develop skills at various levels, including leadership apprenticeships.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification documents for detailed responsibilities.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Experience in managing multi-centre randomized controlled trials.
• Understanding of UK health and social care frameworks and research governance.
• Professional conduct, confidentiality, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and research governance information.
• Knowledge of statistics and research methodologies.

Qualifications

• 1st or 2:1 Honours degree in health sciences or related field.
• GCP Training.
• Masters degree or equivalent professional experience.
• PhD or equivalent academic experience.

Experience

• Managing clinical multi-site or international randomized controlled trials.
• Monitoring clinical trials and ensuring good study conduct.
• Research governance and ethics procedures.
• Database management in clinical trials.
• Designing, implementing, and publishing research.
• Supporting grant applications, including from NIHR.

Additional policies

All new candidates requiring DBS clearance will pay the cost via salary deduction. The Trust promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and supporting vaccination efforts. Please check your email regularly for contact regarding your application. Existing employees on the Redeployment Register will be prioritized for interviews.