ICTU Operations Manager – Clinical Research

Location: Stadium House, White City Campus / hybrid

About the role:

The Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU) is a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit that brings together academic, clinical and trial management expertise from across the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (IC AHSC) to deliver world class clinical trials of all phases and designs.

We are looking for an Operations Manager (Clinical Reesearch) to join our growing team. You will be responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of operational activities across the ICTU portfolio, as well as being pivotal to achieving strategic direction of the wider trials’ unit.

What you would be doing:

• Undertaking a wide range of trial activities from development of initial concept and submission of grant applications with accurate costs, through senior oversight of conduct of studies to successful delivery to time and within budget.
• Establishing and maintaining strong and effective working relationships between ICTU, therapeutic area teams and Leads, and associated Departments, organisations and bodies within the College.
• Line managing members of your allocated study teams; predominantly Clinical Trial Managers and Monitors, contributing to and supporting their personal and professional development as well as assisting with training and development programmes for the wider Unit group.
• Collaborating with the Director of Operations with the implementation of new and refined processes and systems to ensure standardisation, consistency and optimal functioning across all activities.

You will have:

• Professional knowledge of clinical research management acquired through a degree or equivalent and supplemented by:
  • (a) specialist training to doctorate or equivalent level, or
  • (b) management qualification, or
  • (c) equivalent experience
• Proven experience of professional leadership at an operational level
• A thorough understanding of, and expertise in, the conduct of clinical trials, research management and governance at a senior level.
• Experience of effective project management.

A complete list of requirements can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

What we can offer you:

• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your contributions matter.
• An ideal opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge further at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This post is full-time and fixed term for 2 years in the first instance. The exact work pattern can be flexible and will be discussed at the interview. You will be based at Stadium House, White City campus, close to Wood Lane and White City tube stations.

If you require any further details on the role, please contact:

Dr Daphne Babalis (d.babalis09@imperial.ac.uk).

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