Employer Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Liverpool University Hospital Town Liverpool Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2025 23:59
Project Manager, Clinical Eye Research Centre
Band 6
Job overview
The Clinical Eye Research Centre within Ophthalmology at the Liverpool Foundation Trust is a purpose built unit facilitating Clinical Trials and studies in all aspects of Eye Research. The unit undertakes and delivers clinical trials/studies in patients and healthy volunteers for commercial, non-commercial and sub contract studies. This is an exciting opportunity to those with research background/knowledge to play a key role in a team working at the heart of ophthalmic research in the Liverpool City Region.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, be adaptable to a fast-paced and evolving environment, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused attitude to their work. The post holder will co‑coordinate research trials/studies under the leadership and direction of the Principal Investigator and/or Matron and Business Manager. The post holder will liaise with researchers, sponsors, data teams, university representatives, as well as Principal investigators, research staff and the General Manager for ophthalmology. Responsibilities include direct responsibility for the day-to-day registration and effective management of all non-commercial and grant based research projects through the Clinical Eye Research Centre. The role will also include responsibility for the assessment of research costings, and the provision of advice to Trust researchers on the set up and processing of research projects. Being part of a Business team acting as point of contact for the sponsor thereby ensuring that expectations are met while identifying and mitigating risks. The Post Holder will be responsible for the long‑term study projects, ensuring the accuracy and quality of regulatory data. The Post holder will be responsible for managing these projects with support as needed from the Business Team members and the Chief Investigator/Principal Investigators. The post holder will deputise for the Business Manager in their absence.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
With mentorship from the Business Team, lead and facilitate the large studies/projects to time and target. Complete all feasibilities and expression of interest forms covering all research PI's. Ensure effective cross-functional teamwork among study team members including both internal and external ancillary services. Manage and track project resource needs and contribute to contingency planning for key resources. Create required plans utilising appropriate planning software. Implement and monitor progress against project plans and revise as necessary.
Monitor schedule and scope to ensure both remain on track. Implement and follow pre‑approved procedures for any deviations. Oversee/complete accurate and timely Ethics/R&D Submissions in conjunction with the Lead Nurse/PI. Serve as client/sponsor/internal stakeholders as part of the clinical eye research centre business team for assigned studies. Contribute to effective teamwork among project team members. Contribute to improvements to enhance the efficiency and the quality of the work performed on assigned projects. Meet/exceed client/sponsor satisfaction expectations.
Present at external and/or internal meetings, with support from a more senior manager or Principal Investigator as needed. Assist in ensuring that all staff allocated to assigned projects adhere to professional, SOP, and specific GCP and ICH standards. Review proposals and budgets as required. Follow defined study/trial issue escalation process. With support from more senior management positions and the Principal Investigator, monitor and control the risk plan and provide on‑going oversight to ensure mitigation plans are in place and working.
Escalate risks newly identified by the project team to stakeholders. With support from more senior management positions, meet financial performance targets for the assigned projects and proactively identify out of scope activities and execute necessary work scope change orders.
Collaborate with the RD&I Business team to initiate monthly invoicing, as appropriate, on the larger assigned projects. Ensure that monitoring reports and monitoring visits are completed in a timely manner. Review monitoring reports and elevate issues. Establish working relationships with clients/sponsors which result in client satisfaction, operational excellence and thereby increase potential for repeat business. Track study/trial metrics. Ensure that internal review meetings are conducted as needed. Depending on size and scope of project, lead meetings as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Graduate with Hons Degree/equivalent knowledge, preferably in a science or clinical area
* Relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO including study management and/or project management experience
Experience
* Demonstrable experience in managing or coordination of clinical studies
* Experience in effective use of Microsoft Office package including Microsoft Project or other planning software
* Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS, Universities and Industry
* Experience of being a client/sponsors primary point of contact
* Experience in Phase I Clinical Trials
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the principles & practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
* Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive ICH/GCP requirements
* Demonstrate knowledge of NHS Research Governance
* Understanding of the drug development process
* Ability to understand and work with financial information
* Working knowledge of study/trial management processes
Skills
* Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills
* Ability to use a personal computer
* Skills in administration & research management
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
* Ability to work independently and prioritise/own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
* Ability to liaise with clients/sponsors in a professional manner
* Good planning and organization skills
* Skills in handling and management of computerised data
* Skills required to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols
* Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
Other
* Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
* Flexible approach to working hours
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Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
Name Lindy Gee
Job title Clinical Eye Research Centre Business Manager
Email address lindy.gee@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Telephone number 015 706 3873
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