This post presents an excellent opportunity to join the establishing and expanding Gynaecology Research team with a varied portfolio of studies as a Research Portfolio Manager. (RPM).
The post holder will play a key role in the running and development of the team. Responsibilities include the direct line management of the clinical trials coordinators, data management, administrative functions and delivering information, tools and processes that support the effective management of the research portfolio. The role will also include significant project management duties where you will be expected to support our Trial Investigators with the grant application, setup and ongoing management of clinical studies.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the gynaecology research team. The post holder will play a key role in the running and development of the team. Responsibilities include the direct line management of the clinical trials coordinators, data management, administrative functions and delivering information, tools and processes that support the effective management of the research portfolio.
An informal discussion about the post is strongly recommended with the possibility to spend some time with the team to understand better the requirement of the role.
The post holder will play a key role in the entire clinical trial pathway with the team, including facilitating research feasibility assessments, ensuring efficient & timely set up, initiation and team delivery of gynaecology research studies. Implementation, standardisation & optimisation of quality, financial & data systems are also considered a key aspect of this role.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust & national objectives and strategies.
Applicants should hold a scientific or business-based degree or have relevant experience in scientific and medical research. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate significant work experience in clinical trials administration and coordination, data management involving clinical trials or project co-ordination, as well as a good understanding of clinical research, GCP and clinical governance. In-depth understanding of clinical research process, patient information systems and relevant clinical research, standards and legislation are essential.
We are looking for an individual with excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills; who can work well both in a team & using their own initiative. The role is ideal for motivated individuals who are keen to pursue a managerial career in clinical trials administration & coordination.
Previous project management training and experience would be advantageous for this role.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
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.
Research Portfolio Manager- Band 6 – June 2025
- 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 on
going 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.
Research Portfolio Manager- Band 6 – June 2025
- Be pro-active in monitoring the quality and effectiveness of working practices within
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
