AMRG Trial Manager

The role

We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to act as the Trial Manager (TM) for projects within the Ageing and Movement Research Group (AMRG). This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team at the University of Bristol and collaborators at participating NHS hospitals. The TM, in collaboration with the senior trial management team, will be expected to lead on all aspects of trial management, through all stages of the trials.

What will you be doing?

The TM is the key point of contact with the Chief investigators (CI), TMG, collaborators, trial oversight committees and site staff to oversee trial conduct, from set-up to close down. The TM is responsible for ensuring studies are delivered within the proposed timeframe and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Declaration of Helsinki, applicable legislation (including, but not limited to, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulation, Data Protection Act and may manage and delivery a portfolio of trials and/or trial staff. The TM will also design and lead Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) events, liaise with collaborators and external stakeholders to ensure that the outcomes are disseminated to achieve maximum impact. The role holder will be expected to contribute to future funding applications.

You should apply if

The TM must have experience in research, successful trial management and knowledge of trials of different designs and in different settings. The TM must have the potential to motivate and mange a team. The post holder must have experience in designing, leading, and disseminating PPIE related to clinical studies. The TM will be expected to show initiative and will act independently within organisational policies. They will identify and resolve situations which fall outside of these policies and require approval or input from other senior staff. As a member of the Ageing and Movement Research Group, the post holder will also be expected to contribute to the academic and professional activities within the group and provide support and training for other staff.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills with the ability to think and act strategically will be required as the applicant will liaise with research staff, clinicians and collaborating academics in the NHS, as well as third sector partner organisations. In addition, the post-holder will prepare update reports for the TMG, TSC and DMC and funders and may be required to play a role in disseminating findings, such as presenting at conferences and contributing to publications and supporting future funding bids.

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with fixed funding until 31/05/2025

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week 

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 11/10/2023

 For informal queries please contact: Gezina Lambert, gezina.lambert@bristol.ac.uk 

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