Lead Project Manager - GI & Lymphoma
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Liaise closely with the CI, database programmer, statistician and other key members of the clinical trial study team (i.e. clinical fellow) to ensure on-going clinical, scientific and operational oversight.
Be a point of contact for participating sites, sponsor(s), funder(s), pharmaceutical partners, regulatory authorities and the trial oversight committees.
Oversee the day-to-day conduct of the study at participating sites, providing support and advice and addressing any logistical issues as they arise.
Organise regular meetings as needed to facilitate the efficient management of the clinical trial, preparing the agenda and meeting papers, and provide minutes following the meeting in a timely manner.
Ensure timely data collection and receipt / transfer of any clinical materials or samples for clinical trials.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level (e.g. BA or BSc) or equivalent experience
- Good Clinical Practice certification
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree qualification (e.g. MSc) in a relevant subject, preferably in the medical or biological sciences.
- Project management qualification (eg PRINCE 2).
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience of the sponsor-level management of MHRA and HTA regulated clinical trials in an academic environment
- Experience of safety reporting to regulatory authorities.
- Experience of establishing, developing and managing a team.
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of developing systems and processes to allow efficient management and conduct of multi-centre clinical trials
- Experience of communicating effectively with all levels of staff - written and verbal
Desirable criteria
- Experience of developing and implementing new SOPs and processes
- Experience of MHRA inspection.
Skills / knowledge
Essential criteria
- Detailed knowledge of UK clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge of developing budgets for clinical trials and practical use of AcoRD
- A detailed understanding of the clinical trials approval process to conduct clinical research in the UK
- Knowledge of the requirements of clinical trials and clinical research projects during their life-cycle especially at the startup stage
- Proven problem solving skills.
- Excellent presentation skills
- Knowledge of clinical trial design issues in conducting oncology studies
- Proficient in the using PC based Windows and Microsoft Office software including the internet and e-mail.
Desirable criteria
- Proficient in the using PC based Windows and Microsoft Office software including the internet and e-mail.
- Detailed knowledge of clinical trial methodology and /or statistical issues as they pertain to clinical trials.
- Excellent report writing skills
- Knowledge of Visio and or MS Project
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in a proactive manner to identify new risks and issues and flag upwards appropriately
- Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards tasks and their goals.
- Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment in an effective and supportive way.
- Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines under direction and on own initiative.
- Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving ability
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise workload of others while balancing own workload(s).
- Flexible attitude and capable of dealing with changing working conditions.
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Desirable criteria
- Clear understanding of and interest in GI & Lymphoma cancer research.
- Ability to negotiate, acting in a tactful and confident manner to achieve the desired results.
- Willing and able to coach and train others
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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Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
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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Documents to download
- Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 552.3KB)
- Job Features Form (PDF, 128.6KB)
- Royal Marsden Trust Values (PDF, 715.5KB)
- Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide (PDF, 1.2MB)