Main area Research and Development Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time permanent) Job ref 413-105746-RI-RS
Site GI - Q00240 Town Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
Please note that this post is offered as a permanent contract at 37.5 h/week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie. We are looking to appoint a Research Portfolio Manager to the Gastrointestinal research delivery team within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals, who are able to demonstrate significant work experience in clinical trials coordination and data management involving clinical trials or project co‑ordination, as well as a good understanding of clinical research, GCP and clinical governance.
We are looking for individuals with excellent organisation and communication skills, who can work well both in a team and using their own initiative. The individuals must demonstrate good leadership skills that will promote an environment of quality and learning.
The role is ideal for individuals to build upon line management and leadership experience in clinical trials coordination. It is tailored to equip the successful candidates with the necessary skills and experience to become a future leader in this field.
Applicants should meet all the essential criteria described in the job description as a minimum, including holding a scientific or business‑based degree, or have relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
Main duties of the job
The focus of this role is to provide support to sustain and improve an excellent level of service provision from a trial site perspective for our research partners. In order to support our growth as a centre of excellence in research, a tailored training programme will be provided to the successful candidates to consolidate the skills required to provide management and leadership in the Gastrointestinal Research Team.
Opportunities will be available to lead service development projects within the team and the wider R&I division.
We are looking for an individual who will act as a key co‑ordinator for the Gastrointestinal Research team to proactively ensure the provision of a high quality and efficient administrative service.
The roles will involve aspects of work allocation and support of coordination staff with direct line management, oversight of team metrics, set up of new trials and coordination of ongoing trials. Workload assignment will vary and not all aspects of the job description will be performed.
The post holders will be expected to provide support to the senior R&I management and clinical research staff, and ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all other relevant requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
* To provide direct line management for research coordination and administrative staff within a designated team.
* Overall managerial responsibility for recruitment, retention, disciplinary and grievance, and all human resource related staffing issues for the assigned team.
* Ensure the annual performance review and identification of development needs are conducted in accordance with Trust policy.
* Support and contribute to the education and training needs of the research teams, ensuring the objectives of the organisation are reflected.
* Contribute to the assessment and allocation of the workforce requirements to support the effective maintenance and management of the portfolio of research within the designated team.
* Provide leadership within the team and act as a role‑model and resource for all team members.
* Maintain own professional development and identify learning needs and opportunities.
* Participate in Trust‑wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate.
* Oversee induction training, support and mentoring for new non‑clinical post holders within the team.
* Participate and lead on continued training and development of non‑clinical staff across the Research Division.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
* Support contract negotiation processes with trial sponsors under direction from the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader / Research Manager, ensuring appropriate financial agreements are in place for each project for both commercial and Trust‑sponsored (i.e. investigator‑led) research.
* Ensure the business processes and systems for financial management are implemented, such as service line reporting, invoicing, procurement, activity logs etc.
* Adopt responsive working practices in relation to any new financial processes/systems that require implementation.
* Produce written activity and annual reports under the direction of the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leaders.
CLINICAL TRIALS MANAGEMENT
* Act as a pivotal point of contact with the pharmaceutical companies, study sponsor, MAHSC‑Clinical Trials Coordination Unit and clinical research associates.
* Under the direction of the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leaders / Research Manager, be responsible for and may participate in the administrative set‑up and ongoing administrative management of all clinical trials within the team.
* Implement and ensure maintenance of systems to track the status of the research portfolio to support monitoring of the delivery of projects and supporting any key business related decisions within a designated team.
* Responsible for ensuring clinical report forms and other data capture mechanisms are completed efficiently and effectively within agreed timeframes.
* Development of team reporting mechanisms to measure data capture/ entry against agreed performance metrics.
* Development of action plans to address any actual or potential deviations from agreed data capture metrics.
* Ensure team, divisional and national study targets are achieved within agreed timeframes.
* Liaison with Trust departments regarding trial feasibility and resource requirements.
* In collaboration with the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader / Research Manager work in liaison with internal and external sponsors and their representatives to ensure timely collection and management of trial‑related data.
* In conjunction with the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader / Research Manager collate and provide relevant information relating to the capabilities of the assigned team in preparation for strategic partnership meetings. Oversee the archiving process for all clinical trials, ensuring adherence to the current Trust archiving guidelines.
QUALITY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
* Working in collaboration with the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leaders and the divisional quality and improvement teams to ensure that quality systems and new ways of working are implemented and embedded within team practices.
* Be pro‑active in monitoring the quality and effectiveness of working practices within the research team.
* The post holder is expected to use initiative and be able to work independently without close supervision. They are also expected to plan and organise their own time and workload activity with prioritisation, referring to the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader / Research Manager as required. The post holder is guided by relevant protocols, SOPs and expected to exercise judgement outside these areas. However, the Research Division’s managerial team members are available as point of reference for any queries and will meet regularly with staff.
* The post holder is expected to lead on specific projects as designated by the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader / Research Manager.
Qualifications
* Scientific/ Business degree or relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
* Current GCP certification.
* Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant post graduate qualification/ experience.
Experience
* Line management experience. Significant experience in clinical trial administration and coordination in the NHS, academic and/ or commercial setting.
* Experience of using a wide range of IT software and data collection applications.
* Experience in managing projects and able to independently deliver projects on target.
* Experience of performance monitoring and management.
* Previous experience of working in the NHS.Experience in leading/ initiating change.
* Post‑graduate administration/ business experience.
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, influence in contentious situations.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Intermediate level of IT skills.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Effective organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
* Ability to assimilate complex information.
* Ability to manage simultaneously a wide variety of issues and projects.
Knowledge
* In‑depth understanding of clinical research process, patient information systems and relevant clinical research relevant standards and legislation.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and oncology.
* Knowledge of external organisations including research partners in the higher education and commercial sectors.
* Understanding of cancer biology and different treatment modalities.
* Knowledge of research funding arrangements within the NHS.
Values
* Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.
Other
* Ability to work to tight and/ or unexpected deadlines.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Conscientious and hardworking.
* Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
* Innovative and positive approach with the ability to troubleshoot effectively.
* Evidence of CPD.
* Evidence of achievement under pressure.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our activities. We have a zero‑tolerance approach to modern slavery in any of its forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We are fully committed to acting ethically and with transparency in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains.
Employer certification / accreditation badges: The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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