Research Co-ordinator (Sponsor) - Research and Innovation

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Sponsor Co-ordinator to handle all aspects of Sponsor coordination for clinical trials. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Biological Science and a sound understanding of research methodologies. This role involves collaboration with various teams and providing expert advice to researchers. Competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusion are offered.

Benefits

Inclusive work culture

Support for development and advancement

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of research methodologies is essential.
• Experience of R&I Systems and processes is highly desirable.
• Experience of research contract negotiations is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Sponsor coordination and delivery for trials.
• Work closely with Project Management teams and other stakeholders.
• Provide expert research support and advice to researchers.

Skills

Research methodologies

Project management

Clinical trial processes

Communication

Education

Degree in Biological Science or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification (MSc and/or Ph.D)

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday – Friday (9 – 5 flexible working hours can be considered)

This is a Fixed term post for: 2 years.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sponsor team of the largest R&I office in Scotland. The post is being offered for 2 years in the first instance and secondments can be considered. If you intend to apply on a secondment basis please seek agreement for this from your current Line Manager prior to your application. The post holder will be responsible for an established portfolio of research. The scope of the remit will include investigator-led non-CTIMP multicenter studies and drug trials involving multiple medicines and involving UK and international sites.

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of Sponsor co-ordination and delivery for GG&C sole and Cosponsored (with the University of Glasgow) trials. This involves working closely with Project Management teams, Sponsor Research Pharmacy staff, Senior Clinical Research Nursing staff, Bio repository leads, Senior Governance staff (Monitor and Pharmacovigilance staff) and the wider support services actively involved in research delivery across GG&C Board.

Sponsor Co-ordinators are supported by Senior Research Administrator staff who they act as Line Manager for. The Senior Research administrators support staff to deliver protocol development, regulatory approval preparation and submission, CTA (Clinical Trial Authorisation applications), study amendments & generic reviews for a Portfolio of research projects.

The Sponsor Co-ordinator will provide significant and expert research support and advice to researchers ranging from Research Fellows to established Consultants who are actively involved in research delivery from our Board and across affiliated partner boards.

Sponsor Co-ordination of project costs, protocol details and logistics across GG&C including Nursing support, Sponsor Pharmacy review and approval, Monitoring and Pharmacovigilance, addition of financial review and costs, tissue acquisition, and research imaging.

The R&I Sponsor team is centrally, and co-located, with the wider R&I team at Gartnavel Hospital in Glasgow where this post will be based. The Post holder will hold an excellent degree in Biological Science or a related Discipline and ideally a post graduate qualification (MSc and/or Ph.D). A sound understanding of research methodologies is essential and experience of R&I Systems and processes is highly desirable. Experience of research contract negotiations would be highly advantageous.

Informal contact: Dr Melissa Robert, R&I Systems & Operations Manager, 0141 314 4125, [e-mail].

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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