Strategic Research Study Set-Up Lead

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Study Set-up Lead to coordinate study set-up across Mental Health and Memory & Cognition Research Delivery Teams. The role focuses on enabling faster, efficient activation of studies while meeting regulatory standards.

You will work with investigators, sponsors and partners to optimise workflows, monitor performance and contribute to the Trust’s research development agenda. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating research study set-up and delivery.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate study set-up processes across Research Delivery Teams, including feasibility, prioritisation and capacity assessments.
• Act as a senior point of contact for study set-up, providing expert advice to investigators and study teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining study set-up pathways and helping the Trust hit NIHR 150-day targets.
• Collaborate with clinical services, researchers, sponsors, universities and external partners to expand the research portfolio.
• Monitor and report study performance using systems such as StudyLine and Siteline.
• Support development of sustainable research delivery models and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Assist with training, supervision and operational support across Research Delivery Teams.

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Study Set-up Lead to coordinate study set-up across Mental Health and Memory & Cognition Research Delivery Teams. The role focuses on enabling faster, efficient activation of studies while meeting regulatory standards.

You will work with investigators, sponsors and partners to optimise workflows, monitor performance and contribute to the Trust’s research development agenda. A DBS check is required.