Job summary
The Clatterbridge Cancer is the largest networked cancer centre serving a population of 2.4 million across Merseyside and Cheshire. The Trust has embedded research as part of a key aspect of patient choice. The Research and Innovation Team have established key work areas to set-up and deliver research studies for all patients. R&I has a Team work ethic and embodies the Trust values of Kindness, Empowered, Responsible and Inclusive. We are seeking a proactive, individual with a strong attitude of team working. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team with research for patient at the heart of what we do.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring the effective set up, delivery and maintenance of partnerships with Pharmaceutical companies, Charities, other NHS sites, GP surgeries and Academia.
To achieve this, the Industry Manager will plan, implement and manage all campaigns and initiatives agreed to deliver against tangible objectives and ensure that contractual obligations of the partners are administered.
With a proven track record in third party relationship management, the post holder will be enthusiastic with excellent communication and public relations skills. They will have the ability to manage a number of key relationships with our sponsors and partners and will identify promotional initiatives and monitor performance in line with all key targets.
The post holder will have a good understanding of clinical research and ideally have worked in an oncology setting before. They will be expected to communicate complex technical, scientific and sensitive information to colleagues, including briefing external suppliers or liaising with internal stakeholders in both verbal and written forms
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has a large research portfolio ranging from First in Human Trials to translational, real world and qualitative studies. There is an exciting opportunity for an Industry Manager to join the Research Management and Governance Team. CCC has ECMC, BRC and CRF status that focuses on the early phase trials portfolio and a vibrant commercial trials portfolio. This is a key area of research excellence for the Trust regionally and nationally. The post-holder will join a dedicated and driven team to increase and extend already strong links with industry and pharma, contributing strongly to CCC's reputation in clinical trial delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Set up, build and maintain partnerships with Pharmaceutical companies, Charities, other NHS sites, GP surgeries and the Academia.
- Identify and develop key customer networks
- Promote research internally within the Trust and externally with Pharmaceutical companies, Charities, other NHS sites, GP surgeries and the Academia.
- In consultation with the Communications Manager and the RM&G Team, provide support for the Trusts communications function, by developing and implementing communications strategies on dedicated research partnerships.
- Ensure that the Communications Manager is regularly briefed on all major developments and initiatives concerning the partner relationships and promotional activities.
- Produce a range of media and communication materials appropriate to a variety of stakeholder groups, including writing press releases and websites articles as requested.
- Brief and manage the activities of advertising, market research, print/production and public relations agencies as required.
- Responsible for the R&I content on the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre website and intranet for research partnerships.
- Advise on, and when appropriate, ensure the implementation of new practice/developments within the Directorate and across the Trust which may have an impact on the effective and efficient delivery of research/research governance.
- Work, liaise and communicate with colleagues across the Trust to improve the visibility of research and research service.
- Provide and receive complex and sensitive information to colleagues and external suppliers.
- Supporting public relations and marketing research both internally and externally.
- Supporting the identification, planning and implementation of service improvements to enhance current systems and processes
- Supporting the report of research activities and performance to internal and external bodies as required.
- Responsible for supporting the identification, planning and implementation of service improvements to enhance current research services and practices within the Trust
- Work with the Research Partnerships Manager to assure all commercial services are delivered meeting agreed deadlines and objectives within a strategic framework set by the NHS and/or the Trust.
- Act as a single point of contact for escalation from Sponsors, liasing closely with the Research Partnership Manager and signposting to the most appropriate person.
- Assist the development of strategic plans for research and the creation of Business plans to support research and research service developments in-line with Trusts strategic objectives.
- Plan and organise regular meetings with commercial partners to discuss progress, issues, opportunities as required.
- Plan meetings with commercial sponsors and CCC consultants to discuss drug pipelines.
- Plan and organise a broad range of complex research activities ensuring all are completed on schedule and adjustments are made for any issues that arise
- Responsible for the R&I content on the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre website and intranet
- Support the organisation of the annual research review day for all researchers across the Trust. Responsible for preparing the agenda, booking the venue, inviting attendees and ensuring the day is managed efficiently.
- Identify opportunities to develop and pilot new projects (i.e. identify suitable promotional opportunities) and integrate them into the consolidated promotional calendar, according to the annual budget, as directed by the Head of Research Governance and Sponsorship.
- Manage commercial expressions of interest.
- Undertake continuing personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements relating to the job in liaison with the line manager.
- Maintain knowledge of research and research issues by working closely with the R&I management team
- To maintain a clear understanding of local, regional and national policies relevant to NHS R&I.
- To provide relevant information by collating, analysing and interpreting data on the Trusts R&I activities
- To communicate highly complex strategic information to groups of people at a variety of levels
- To organise appropriate personnel for discussions with other external organisations and stakeholders on local, regional and national committees and similar groups.
- Maintain close working relationships with the Research Partnerships Manager and Research Governance Manager within the RM&G Team
- Head of Research Delivery
- R&I Communications Manager
- Clinicians
- Research Practitioners
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Set up, build and maintain partnerships with Pharmaceutical companies, Charities, other NHS sites, GP surgeries and the Academia.
- Identify and develop key customer networks
- Promote research internally within the Trust and externally with Pharmaceutical companies, Charities, other NHS sites, GP surgeries and the Academia.
- In consultation with the Communications Manager and the RM&G Team, provide support for the Trusts communications function, by developing and implementing communications strategies on dedicated research partnerships.
- Ensure that the Communications Manager is regularly briefed on all major developments and initiatives concerning the partner relationships and promotional activities.
- Produce a range of media and communication materials appropriate to a variety of stakeholder groups, including writing press releases and websites articles as requested.
- Brief and manage the activities of advertising, market research, print/production and public relations agencies as required.
- Responsible for the R&I content on the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre website and intranet for research partnerships.
- Advise on, and when appropriate, ensure the implementation of new practice/developments within the Directorate and across the Trust which may have an impact on the effective and efficient delivery of research/research governance.
- Work, liaise and communicate with colleagues across the Trust to improve the visibility of research and research service.
- Provide and receive complex and sensitive information to colleagues and external suppliers.
- Supporting public relations and marketing research both internally and externally.
- Supporting the identification, planning and implementation of service improvements to enhance current systems and processes
- Supporting the report of research activities and performance to internal and external bodies as required.
- Responsible for supporting the identification, planning and implementation of service improvements to enhance current research services and practices within the Trust
- Work with the Research Partnerships Manager to assure all commercial services are delivered meeting agreed deadlines and objectives within a strategic framework set by the NHS and/or the Trust.
- Act as a single point of contact for escalation from Sponsors, liasing closely with the Research Partnership Manager and signposting to the most appropriate person.
- Assist the development of strategic plans for research and the creation of Business plans to support research and research service developments in-line with Trusts strategic objectives.
- Plan and organise regular meetings with commercial partners to discuss progress, issues, opportunities as required.
- Plan meetings with commercial sponsors and CCC consultants to discuss drug pipelines.
- Plan and organise a broad range of complex research activities ensuring all are completed on schedule and adjustments are made for any issues that arise
- Responsible for the R&I content on the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre website and intranet
- Support the organisation of the annual research review day for all researchers across the Trust. Responsible for preparing the agenda, booking the venue, inviting attendees and ensuring the day is managed efficiently.
- Identify opportunities to develop and pilot new projects (i.e. identify suitable promotional opportunities) and integrate them into the consolidated promotional calendar, according to the annual budget, as directed by the Head of Research Governance and Sponsorship.
- Manage commercial expressions of interest.
- Undertake continuing personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements relating to the job in liaison with the line manager.
- Maintain knowledge of research and research issues by working closely with the R&I management team
- To maintain a clear understanding of local, regional and national policies relevant to NHS R&I.
- To provide relevant information by collating, analysing and interpreting data on the Trusts R&I activities
- To communicate highly complex strategic information to groups of people at a variety of levels
- To organise appropriate personnel for discussions with other external organisations and stakeholders on local, regional and national committees and similar groups.
- Maintain close working relationships with the Research Partnerships Manager and Research Governance Manager within the RM&G Team
- Head of Research Delivery
- R&I Communications Manager
- Clinicians
- Research Practitioners
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of external organisations including R&I partners in the higher education and commercial sectors
- An understanding of clinical trial methodology and logistics
- Understanding of cancer and cancer research
Desirable
- Clinical research funding arrangements within the NHS and the implications for clinical research
- Knowledge of clinical research funding
Experience
Essential
- Significant formal training or research in a relevant field
- Experience in working with staff in scientific environment and/or complex organisations
- Experience of developing and delivering communication and partnership strategies
- Experience of producing a range of media and communication materials.
Desirable
- Press office/communications experience in healthcare or associated industries
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of external organisations including R&I partners in the higher education and commercial sectors
- An understanding of clinical trial methodology and logistics
- Understanding of cancer and cancer research
Desirable
- Clinical research funding arrangements within the NHS and the implications for clinical research
- Knowledge of clinical research funding
Experience
Essential
- Significant formal training or research in a relevant field
- Experience in working with staff in scientific environment and/or complex organisations
- Experience of developing and delivering communication and partnership strategies
- Experience of producing a range of media and communication materials.
Desirable
- Press office/communications experience in healthcare or associated industries
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
