Job overview
We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Operations Manager to join this dynamic team at the forefront of research into the treatment of paediatric malignancies. Primarily this role is required to support the transition work involved in the children’s service move from The Royal Marsden to the Evelina at Guy’s and St. Thomas’s. The post holder will be required to assist in supplying information needed for the move of the Paediatric Oncology Portfolio in line with governance and legal requirements. Included but not limited for this will include the study documentation, clinical and study specific data, tissue collection and storage details and supporting transfer of research agreements and support details of the paediatric trail budget to help ensure effective financial planning.
The post holder will support and manage the wider operational team and wider team in this service move. The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.
Main duties of the job
1. Take responsibility for ensuring all clinical trials within the clinical research unit are set-up, conducted and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, all relevant Standard Operating Procedures, and relevant legislation / governance.
2. Manage and lead the administrative / operational team of the clinical research unit.
3. Manage and oversee the finances and budget of the clinical research unit, ensuring a balanced portfolio that enables sufficient income generation for the sustainability and development of the team.
4. Co-develop and be responsible for the operational delivery of the strategy of the clinical research unit, in conjunction with the consultants / researchers and Lead Research Nurse.
5. Lead on business development in the research unit, to develop a sustainable portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research in addition RM-Sponsored trials.
6. Be a key member of the clinical research unit team responsible for coordinating with the clinical and medical members of the team, providing information as required regarding the portfolio and updates.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
7. Co-develop and be responsible for the operational delivery of the research unit strategy alongside the consultants / researchers.
8. Manage, collate, maintain and monitor existing research, publications and audit activities and outputs of the research unit.
9. Seek out and support research opportunities in a bid to increase the numbers of new trials undertaken within the unit and in collaboration with other units and external organisations.
10. Provide overall financial management including UK-wide validations as required of the research unit budget, and effective management of individual clinical trial budgets, including financial reporting as required.
11. Act as an authorising signatory for the research budget within limits agreed.
12. Manage finances and developing systems in compliance with the relevant standing financial instructions.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
13. Postgraduate degree (e.g. MSc, PhD) or relevant experience
14. Recent GCP training
Desirable criteria
15. NHS Leadership Academy (e.g. Mary Seacole)
Experience / Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Acted as a senior trial coordinator or manager
17. Working knowledge of research methodology
18. Detailed knowledge of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework
19. Experience of clinical trial and portfolio budget / finance management
20. Ability to confidently interact with, influence and motivate people at all levels
21. Previous clinical trial project management experience from feasibility to reporting and archiving
22. Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
23. Personnel and leadership management experience
Desirable criteria
24. Experience in delivering teaching programmes
Skills / Abilities
Essential criteria
25. Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
26. Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
27. Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving ability
28. Able to initiate and drive original research
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
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The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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