Research Regulatory Facilitator

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), based primarily at our White City Campus.

Reporting to the Research Governance and Integrity Manager, you will ensure clinical research is supported and managed in line with sponsorship requirements, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and applicable regulations, including the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (as amended).

Working closely with researchers, clinicians, professional services staff and external organisations, you will support a broad portfolio of healthcare research studies and contribute to the RGIT's training and research governance activities.

What you would be doing

You will support the review, approval and oversight of College and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) sponsored research projects, including:

• Project initiation, protocol review and ethical review
• Indemnity and risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance
• Training development and delivery
• Project oversight, audit and monitoring
• Serious Adverse Event management

You will provide administrative and operational support to ensure research is managed in accordance with sponsorship requirements and regulations, including reviewing study documentation, supporting approvals, advising researchers, maintaining governance systems and monitoring compliance.

You will also develop and deliver training and guidance for researchers, students and professional services teams, liaise with NHS partners, regulatory bodies, funders and industry collaborators, and contribute to the development of research governance processes and standard operating procedures.

What we are looking for

You will have a degree in healthcare, biological sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent research experience.

You will also bring:

• Experience supporting healthcare research management and coordination
• Experience of ethics submissions and research approvals
• Experience of working with clinical trials or research databases
• Demonstrable knowledge of research governance requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Strong written, communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to develop and deliver training to a range of audiences
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team

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 41 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.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture with staff networks and wellbeing support.

Further information

This is a full-time, permanent position.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Becky Ward, Research Governance and Integrity Manager, at becky.ward@imperial.ac.uk.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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