Research Regulatory Facilitator

White City Campus - Hybrid

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Regulatory Facilitator to join Imperial College London’s Research Governance and Integrity team  (RGIT). You will be based primarily at White City Campus.

You will report directly to the Research Governance and Quality Assurance Manager, and work with them to ensure that all administrative processes relating to the development, initiation and management of clinical research are facilitated by the RGIT for the College/ Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) in line with the UK policy framework for health and social care and all research applicable regulations including the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and the New UK Clinical Trial Regulations. This role will form an important part of the RGITs audit team and program

What you would be doing

• To support the Research Governance and Quality Assurance Manager in providing administrative oversight, expert advice and liaison for all College/Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) sponsored healthcare research projects and non-NHS human research projects, in particular the facilitation of:
  • Project initiation
  • Protocol design and review
  • Ethical review
  • Indemnity and risk assessment
  • Regulatory registration and compliance
  • Project oversight, audit and monitoring
  • Tracking and management of Serious Adverse Events
• To provide administrative and operational support, in partnership with the Joint Research Office, to ensure that healthcare research is managed in line with the sponsorship requirements and regulation.
• Conduct audits of clinical research within the College/ICHT and NHS Trust collaborators to assess regulatory and operational compliance, including review of patient records. To also audit systems, processes and vendors. To write audit reports and follow these up to resolution, including review of corrective actions and preventative actions plans (CAPAs) and to lead on audits with appropriate training

Please see the job decription for more details.

What we are looking for

Those wishing to apply will have a degree in the area of health care, biological science or a related discipline and will have experience of clinical trials/research in an NHS Trust and/or Higher Education Institute (HEI) environment, an in-depth understanding of clinical research regulations, quality assurance, research governance and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and be highly organised.

The role is in a dedicated team, within a challenging and rewarding environment so candidates must have good time-management skills and demonstrate a strong team-work ethic. Applicants should be committed to continuous professional development in research to ensure that the RGIT are delivering an excellent service to the researchers of the University and NHS Trust.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career 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.

Further information

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

Cheuk Fung Wong – cheuk-fung.wong@imperial.ac.uk

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