The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the set-up, maintenance, and close of studies adopted to the NIHR Portfolio, in accordance with local, national, and international legislation. The post holder will be operationally responsible for:
1. Working with the Clinical Research Directors to design and develop long-term strategic plans, policies, and initiatives to ensure the continuing advancement of research activities across the Trust.
2. Providing expert operational leadership of the Trust's Research Strategy, ensuring regular review and enabling positive development across the organisation and with research active practitioners from all disciplines.
3. Developing, implementing, and monitoring R&D policies to govern the conduct and management of both commercial and non-commercial research throughout the Trust in accordance with relevant regulations.
4. Engaging with research sponsors including commercial companies and academic departments.
5. Acting as a central focus for all matters pertaining to local research activities, ensuring they are recognised as a vital component of the Trust's core business.
Additionally, the post holder will:
1. Promote partnership in R&D, facilitating researchers and other interested individuals, groups, and communities to work effectively in partnership to advance quality R&D.
2. Develop and promote appropriate NHS, Academic, voluntary, and social care sector collaborative R&D through leadership of the service.
3. Act as an expert resource for the research team and Trust staff and undertake the management responsibilities for all Research Team staff.
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