Clinical Trial Manager - Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit

Are you an experienced Clinical Trial Manager passionate about delivering research that changes lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our world-renowned Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit, playing a pivotal role in advancing treatments for patients with pulmonary hypertension. You will join one of the UK's largest and most internationally respected Pulmonary Hypertension research groups at the University of Sheffield’s School of Medicine and Population Health. Your expertise will directly contribute to our strong international research profile and our reputation for novel, research-led breakthroughs.

Your Role
This is a varied role where you will manage clinical trials from start to finish. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, research nurses, statisticians, and data managers, you will provide essential support to the research group. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving all aspects of trial delivery, from securing regulatory and ethical approvals using IRAS to site initiation and recruitment.
• Serving as the main point of contact for researchers, clinicians, and external stakeholders like Trial Steering Committees.
• Managing trial budgets and financial records to ensure studies are delivered on time and within scope.
• Upholding the highest standards of research governance, ensuring full compliance with GCP, data protection, and ethical requirements.
• Overseeing trial monitoring and quality control, developing creative solutions to any challenges.

What You'll Bring
We seek a proactive, highly organised individual with:

• An undergraduate degree in science or healthcare, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience managing health-related research, particularly CTIMP and/or Medical Device studies in a UKCRC-registered CTU.
• A strong understanding of research governance frameworks and regulatory submission processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Experience in financial oversight or budget management is a significant advantage.

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