An exciting, strategic position has arisen within Tayside Clinical Trials Unit (TCTU) for an experienced Senior Clinical Trial Manager. This post is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months. We have funding for a full time equivalent post but job share and secondment will be considered. Please refer to job description for more information on the post roles and responsibilities.
As a TCTU Senior Trial Manager, you will work with the TCTU Co-Directors and established TCTU Trial Management Team to meet the aims of the TCTU. You will be expected to have expertise in clinical trial methods and an established track record in the delivery of international, multicentre studies. You will supervise the trial management of a large portfolio of TCTU trials, ensuring that the operational conduct is to the appropriate regulatory, sponsor and funder standards. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the line management, mentoring and training of junior members of TCTU staff. If suitably qualified, the post holder may be invited to be a co-applicant on grant submissions and author scientific papers. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills as well as the ability to lead and motivate others to meet tight deadlines. As the TCTU supports local, national and international studies, travel will be expected.
Based in Ninewells Hospital, one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals, the School of Medicine provides outstanding medical education and training supported by world class research facilities.
Your priorities will include:
* Implement strategic initiatives to promote the development and sustainability of the TCTU
* Main point of contact for pre-award design, methodology, timelines and budget preparation
* Lead on the regulatory approval for the portfolio of TCTU trials, CTIMPs, non-CTIMPs, complex intervention and device trials
* Supervision and line management of TCTU trial management team
* Design and delivery of training on the clinical trial life cycle
Who we're looking for:
* First degree in biomedical, life sciences, healthcare or other relevant discipline
* In-depth practical experience of academic trial management
* Excellent knowledge of current scientific, regulatory and ethical frameworks for clinical research
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team
* Proven experience of writing clinical trial documentation
For further information about this position please contact Dr Fiona Hogarth, Co-Director, TCTU, f.j.hogarth@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about TCTU, please visit
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