Job summary
Are you enthusiastic, able to work autonomously with excellent interpersonal /project management skills? Do you have an interest in early phase research?
We are seeking a Research Project Manager (RPM) whose tasks will include facilitating the development of new investigator led studies, including the management of the grant award process. You will take a leading role in project managing the TARGET National (Tumour Characterisation to Guide Experimental Targeted Therapy - National) study, a national precision medicine project sponsored by The Christie. You will have full project oversight & contribute to the development of subsequent grant applications as required.
You will have skills in scientific writing, grant preparation/submission, ethics applications, an ability to identify & breakdown tasks required for multidisciplinary research projects & to assign tasks, monitor/report progress.
Main duties of the job
The RPM will play a key role in supporting and developing projects in order to maximise the investigator-led/sponsored research output of the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT), developing strong relationships and working alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within the ECMT.
The position will also involve close liaison with a wide range of academic, clinical, managerial and administrative staff throughout the Trust, universities and Clinical Trials Units, in particular The University of Manchester, healthcare institutions, grant funding bodies and pharmaceutical companies.
In addition to investigator-led project work, the RPM will also have an administrative role in support of the ECMT leadership team and fostering collaborations with commercial partners.
About us
The Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT) at The Christie is a leading early phase trials team delivering both investigator-led and commercially sponsored projects. Clinical research within the ECMT is a stimulating and rewarding environment. Patients are at the heart of all we do. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team based within Research and Innovation at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The RPM will play a key role in supporting and developing projects in order to maximise the investigator-led/sponsored research output of the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT), developing strong relationships and working alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within the ECMT.
The position will also involve close liaison with a wide range of academic, clinical, managerial and administrative staff throughout the Trust, universities and Clinical Trials Units, in particular The University of Manchester, healthcare institutions (both nationally and internationally), grant funding bodies and pharmaceutical companies.
In addition to investigator-led project work, the RPM will also have an administrative role in support of the ECMT leadership team and fostering collaborations with other experimental cancer medicine centres. These duties will include; point of contact for individuals or teams visiting the ECMT, preparation of agendas and associated materials for these visits, and organising academic visits to other centres.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The RPM will play a key role in supporting and developing projects in order to maximise the investigator-led/sponsored research output of the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT), developing strong relationships and working alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within the ECMT.
The position will also involve close liaison with a wide range of academic, clinical, managerial and administrative staff throughout the Trust, universities and Clinical Trials Units, in particular The University of Manchester, healthcare institutions (both nationally and internationally), grant funding bodies and pharmaceutical companies.
In addition to investigator-led project work, the RPM will also have an administrative role in support of the ECMT leadership team and fostering collaborations with other experimental cancer medicine centres. These duties will include; point of contact for individuals or teams visiting the ECMT, preparation of agendas and associated materials for these visits, and organising academic visits to other centres.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a scientific discipline and relevant experience in scientific and medical research
- Relevant technical or professional qualification
Desirable
- PhD or similar experience in academic research.
- Additional relevant qualifications e.g. ECDL, ICH-GCP,.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in co- ordinating and management of clinical trials
- Research project Management
- Medical/scientific writing
- Analysing, interpreting and presenting data clearly.
- Grant writing and submissions.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS Trust and/or University research environments
- Experience working with people at all levels
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing clinical trials
- Experience preparing manuscripts for publication
- Experience working with funding bodies
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally with, the ability to produce written reports and present findings.
- Able to work collaboratively and in teams
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Advanced use of MS Office programmes
- Excellent organisational and project manager skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work to strict deadlines
- Self-motivated
- Results orientated
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of good clinical practice (ICH GCP) and knowledge of R&D regulations and Research Governance
- Knowledge of the IRAS system for ethics submissions and associated tasks
- Understanding of cancer and cancer research
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Flexible
- Conscientious and trustworthy
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD
- Evidence of achievement under pressure
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a scientific discipline and relevant experience in scientific and medical research
- Relevant technical or professional qualification
Desirable
- PhD or similar experience in academic research.
- Additional relevant qualifications e.g. ECDL, ICH-GCP,.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in co- ordinating and management of clinical trials
- Research project Management
- Medical/scientific writing
- Analysing, interpreting and presenting data clearly.
- Grant writing and submissions.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS Trust and/or University research environments
- Experience working with people at all levels
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing clinical trials
- Experience preparing manuscripts for publication
- Experience working with funding bodies
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally with, the ability to produce written reports and present findings.
- Able to work collaboratively and in teams
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Advanced use of MS Office programmes
- Excellent organisational and project manager skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work to strict deadlines
- Self-motivated
- Results orientated
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of good clinical practice (ICH GCP) and knowledge of R&D regulations and Research Governance
- Knowledge of the IRAS system for ethics submissions and associated tasks
- Understanding of cancer and cancer research
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Flexible
- Conscientious and trustworthy
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD
- Evidence of achievement under pressure
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
