Operations Manager, Clinical Trials

Location: Stadium House, White City Campus/hybrid

About the role:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, multi-institutional team at the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS), based within Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU).

The Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU) is a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit that brings together academic, clinical & 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. The RSS supports clinicians, health and social care professionals, academic researchers & innovators in the development of high-quality research proposals and fellowship applications for applied health and social care funding.

We are looking for a Clinical Trials Operations Manager to join our growing team, taking on a dual role that is shared between contribute to the successful delivery of operational activities across the ICTU portfolio, and bringing your expertise in clinical trials operations to researchers from across England as an RSS Advisor.

What you would be doing:

• Undertaking a wide range of trial activities for ICTU collaborations, from development of initial concept & submission of grant applications with accurate costs, through senior oversight of conduct of studies to successful delivery to time and within budget.
• Playing a pivotal role in assisting researchers from across England, from all career stages &  disciplines to refine their ideas, shaping them into competitive funding applications.
• Establishing and maintaining strong and effective working relationships.
• Line managing members of your allocated study teams; predominantly Clinical Trial Managers & Monitors, contributing to and supporting their personal and professional development as well as assisting with training &  development programmes for the wider Unit group.

What we are looking for:

You will have:

• Professional knowledge of clinical research management acquired through a degree or equivalent & supplemented by:
  • specialist training to doctorate or equivalent level, or
  • management qualification, or
  • 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.
• Knowledge of a range of funding streams for clinical trials, & experience of applying or supporting applications for research and/or fellowship grants

A complete list of requirements can be found in the Job Description & 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 43 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, inclusive & collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This post is full-time or part-time with 80% FTE minimum and fixed-term until 30 September 2028 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 & White City tube stations.

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

Dr Verity Leeson (v.leeson@imperial.ac.uk) or Dr Daphne Babalis (d.babalis09@imperial.ac.uk).

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