Research Alliances operations specialist

Ge Healthcare; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology innovator is seeking an operational support specialist to manage project activities for the Global Outreach Research program. The ideal candidate will have a background in clinical research and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing study logistics, supporting research activities, and ensuring compliance with requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or healthcare project coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior knowledge of the clinical trial process.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to clinical programs.
• Manage study-related activities including contracts and budgets.
• Facilitate submission and review processes for applications.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Document management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to the Global Outreach Research (GOP) program and Investigator Sponsored Trials (ISTs) involving unapproved PDx products.
• Proactively manage all aspects of IST and Global Outreach Program study-related activities including portal maintenance, protocol review, study set-up, follow-up and close-out, contracts, budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking and reporting activities relating to funding and product supply.
• Facilitate the submission and review processes for GOP and IST applications.
• Support efficient evaluation of proposals based on scientific and medical merit, patient safety, alignment to medical objectives, and budgetary appropriateness.
• For approved studies, ensure relevant workflows are processed, including contract requests and setting up of milestones according to payment guidelines.
• Support the contracting process for approved studies, including IST agreements, Materials Transfer Agreements, research and nondisclosure agreements, etc., as needed.
• Review supporting compliance documentation and file as required.
• Set up product supply process and tracking as applicable.
• Build and expand relationships with internal and external customers to facilitate project completion within timeframes consistent with IST and GOP objectives; including legal, finance, marketing, regulatory affairs, global supply chain, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, medical expert teams, R&D, external suppliers and key opinion leaders.
• Initiate and follow-up on study management and support activities from initial submission to final report, publication and close-out.
• Place and track orders for PDx products required for active ISTs and help coordinate shipping of radiopharmaceuticals to clinical research facilities.
• Ensure all product supply is tracked and reported in line with compliance requirements.
• Review invoices for alignment to milestones and obtain proof of milestone achievement.
• Support planning and delivery of strategic events such as advisory boards, symposia, and alliance summits.
• Support the development of a structured operational model for managing research alliances and outreach programs.
• Organize and manage travel logistics for people leaders and ensure compliance with travel policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field (preferred).
• Experience in clinical research or healthcare project coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior knowledge of the clinical trial process.
• Ability to work across functions and within teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well organized and structured with an attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with document management systems and Microsoft Office suite.

Inclusion and Diversity

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