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Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
1. 1.Educated to degree level 2.Higher degree in relevant discipline such as medical law and ethics, Masters or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
2. • Formal training in ICH GCP •Project management qualification
Essential
Essential criteria
3. 1.Knowledge of UK policy framework for Health and Social Care Research, NHS R&D strategy, NHS long term plan and national industrial strategies etc. 2.Thorough knowledge of legal framework around research governance including national and international regulations and legislation. 3.Highly developed specialist knowledge of health service, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical research and clinical trials management underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience 4.Experience in developing and implementing policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion 5.Significant research management experience at a senior level within a scientific or clinical research environment6.Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information orally and in writing, both internally and externally, to a range of audiences 7.Ability to work in an independent manner with proven organizational skills and ability to plan ahead, set priorities and work to deadlines taking into account the needs and priorities of others 8.Ability to handle analyse and interpret complex information and rationalise data 9.Lead on change management, performance improvement and provide effective leadership
4. 1.Proven leadership skills at a senior level, including the management, development and maintaining high standards of research quality 2.Ability to build and sustain relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders, NHS staff, from all professions, undertaking research 3.Excellent communication, diplomatic and organisational skills including negotiation, with the proven ability to liaise and engage effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment 4.Excellent skills in developing and improving governance, operational administrative systems 5.Excellent computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft Office software, databases, statistical packages, etc.) to utilise information technology to produce management information reports; creation and maintenance of databases; presentations
Desirable criteria
5. •Knowledge of innovation and intellectual property
6. •Skills in developing learning, eg through teaching or professional development