Research Project Coordinator

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research center in Manchester is seeking a Research Assistant to support Project Managers in Investigator-led research projects regarding cancer of unknown primary (CUP). The ideal candidate will have experience in a research environment and strong communication skills. You will manage project-specific tasks independently and work closely with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on project-specific tasks.
• Understanding of study document management.
• Ability to develop agendas and take minutes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team of Project Managers in research projects.
• Support with data management within an eCRF.
• Track funding opportunities and manage project finances.

Skills

Experience in a research/clinical trials environment

Proactive working style

Data management

Independent working

Strong communication skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT) at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; an international leader in cancer research and the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe.

You will be responsible for assisting the team of Project Managers supporting Investigator-led research projects. In particular, you will work on projects and tasks relating to cancer of unknown primary (CUP). These include a multi-centre study looking at blood and tissue samples to assess genetic changes that could affect the development of CUP, patient focus groups, educational events, and supporting with scientific abstracts and publications.

Experience of working in a research/clinical trials environment and an understanding of study document management is essential. You will need to be proactive and able to work independently.

The position will involve close liaison with a wide range of academic, clinical, managerial and administrative staff throughout the Trust and other academic and healthcare institutions (both nationally and internationally), grant funding bodies and pharmaceutical companies.

Candidates must have experience working in the research sector, and will be expected to independently work on project specific tasks such as: data management within an eCRF, amendment submissions through IRAS, meeting management including agenda development and minute taking, and general project tracking.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to support the Chief Investigator and Project Manager with identification and tracking of funding opportunities, ongoing financial management of specific projects and scientific writing tasks such as development of annual reports and abstracts with support from senior staff.

We are looking for someone who is confident to work on tasks autonomously, whilst working within a project team which requires close collaboration and clear communication.

A discussion with the recruiting team to talk about the specifics of this post is encouraged

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Darlington Job title: ECMT Research Manager Email address: [e-mail]