We are seeking an experienced and motivated Research Operations Manager to join our Sarcoma Clinical Research Unit. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in delivering a world-class portfolio of clinical research studies that directly impact the lives of patients with sarcoma.
Working alongside leading clinicians, researchers, research nurses, the wider multidisciplinary team and operational colleagues, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of commercial, non-commercial and investigator-initiated clinical trials.
We are looking for an accomplished clinical research professional with strong leadership, operational and financial management skills. If you are passionate about clinical research, experienced in trial management, and thrive in a dynamic leadership environment, we would love to hear from you.
Take responsibility for ensuring all clinical trials within the sarcoma clinical research unit are set-up, conducted and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, all relevant Standard Operating Procedures, and relevant legislation / governance.
Manage and lead the administrative / operational team of the sarcoma clinical research unit.
Manage and oversee the finances and budget of the sarcoma clinical research unit, ensuring a balanced portfolio which enables sufficient income generation for the sustainability and development of the team.
Co-develop and be responsible for the operational delivery of the strategy of the sarcoma clinical research unit, in conjunction with the consultants / researchers and Lead Research Nurse.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
Identify gaps in procedure, policy, information and staff knowledge relevant to research within the division/area of responsibility and devise appropriate systems to fill them and improve performance.
Attend and represent the unit at relevant meetings. Ensure an environment that is conducive to the development and delivery of clinical research, that is empowering for staff, and is responsive to changing needs and strategy.
Ensure facilities and other resources are available to meet service needs, including analysing and managing space requirements
Build alliances and working partnerships.
Observe and comply with the relevant policies and procedures for health and safety ensuring the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy.
Comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.
