Layton Medical Centre

Research Partnership Manager

The closing date is 11 June 2025

Job summary

Job summary

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Research Team of Fylde Coast Clinical Research (FCCR), which is embedded within Layton Medical Centre, an NHS GP Practice in Blackpool.

Recognised as a national leader in recruitment to late Phase II/III clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas, you will be working in a fast paced environment with our research participants at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced, detail-driven individual.

If successful you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing effective partnerships that enhance our clinical research delivery and improve patient outcomes. This role involves strategic collaboration with a number of external organisations, including Sponsors, CROs, the NIHR, NHS primary care partners, local authorities, voluntary sector partners, academic institutions and the UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway Programme Office as well as with our community. Due to the urgency of appointing for this role, the advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. If you wish to apply, please send a current CV and covering letter via email to angela.parker19@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships and collaborations that align with our FCCR organisational goals and enhance our service provision.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research, project management and multi-organisational working with exceptional communication skills. They should have the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and programmes at any one time which will have demanding and ambitious timelines, so prioritisation will be key.

The postholder will be expected to utilise administrative, analytical, financial, communication and interpersonal skills and have a proven aptitude for developing systems and structures.

About us

For the right candidate you will work within a supportive, flexible environment and will be provided with training and development opportunities as well as access to NHS standard benefits including NHS Pension. You will become part of a dynamic team who continue to push the boundaries supporting the successful delivery of clinical research across the NHS in the UK.

We are an award-winning Research Site and notably in 2023 won the PharmaTimes Clinical Site Team of the Year Gold Award.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0881-25-0004

Job locations

200 Kingscote Drive

Blackpool

FY3 7EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Research Partnership Manager

SALARY: 40-50 K dependent on experience

LOCATION :Fylde Coast Clinical Research, Layton Medical Centre, 200 Kingscote Drive, BlackpoolFY3 7EN

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Operating Officer, FCCR

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Directors, FCCR

The main duties of this role are:

Strategic Partnership Development:

Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships that align with organisational goals and enhance service provision

Stakeholder Engagement:

Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and ensure alignment of partnership activities with organisational objectives. This will involve working closely with representatives across our community delivering a programme of Patient and Public involvement and Engagement Activities.

Project Management:

Lead and coordinate partnership projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget

Service Transformation:

Support continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging partnerships to introduce innovative practices and improve service delivery

Performance Monitoring:

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement

Policy and Compliance:

Ensure all partnership activities comply with relevant policies, regulations, and best practices.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Research Partnership Manager

SALARY: 40-50 K dependent on experience

LOCATION :Fylde Coast Clinical Research, Layton Medical Centre, 200 Kingscote Drive, BlackpoolFY3 7EN

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Operating Officer, FCCR

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Directors, FCCR

The main duties of this role are:

Strategic Partnership Development:

Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships that align with organisational goals and enhance service provision

Stakeholder Engagement:

Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and ensure alignment of partnership activities with organisational objectives. This will involve working closely with representatives across our community delivering a programme of Patient and Public involvement and Engagement Activities.

Project Management:

Lead and coordinate partnership projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget

Service Transformation:

Support continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging partnerships to introduce innovative practices and improve service delivery

Performance Monitoring:

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement

Policy and Compliance:

Ensure all partnership activities comply with relevant policies, regulations, and best practices.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant understanding of commercial clinical research delivery. Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven experience in developing and managing partnerships within a healthcare or public sector setting Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects.
  • Excellence in communication and collaboration and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Self-starter. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy. Ability to analyse data and produce insightful reports to inform decision-making. Advocate for our research participants.

Desirable

  • Project Management qualifications or related field.
  • Experience in service transformation and change management
  • Familiarity with clinical research within health care systems and collaborative clinical research models.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or significant experience in a related field; Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in commercial clinical trials, with a focus on clinical research and partnership working.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant understanding of commercial clinical research delivery. Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven experience in developing and managing partnerships within a healthcare or public sector setting Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects.
  • Excellence in communication and collaboration and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Self-starter. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy. Ability to analyse data and produce insightful reports to inform decision-making. Advocate for our research participants.

Desirable

  • Project Management qualifications or related field.
  • Experience in service transformation and change management
  • Familiarity with clinical research within health care systems and collaborative clinical research models.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or significant experience in a related field; Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in commercial clinical trials, with a focus on clinical research and partnership working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Layton Medical Centre

Address

200 Kingscote Drive

Blackpool

FY3 7EN


Employer's website

https://www.laytonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Layton Medical Centre

Address

200 Kingscote Drive

Blackpool

FY3 7EN


Employer's website

https://www.laytonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Operating Officer

Angela Parker

angela.parker19@nhs.net

01253204084

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0881-25-0004

Job locations

200 Kingscote Drive

Blackpool

FY3 7EN


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