Job summary
The Senior Transition Manager, Paediatric Oncology Research will oversee a transition of the paediatric research from The Royal Marsden (RM) to GSTT. GSTT and NHS London describe a plan for services to move by autumn 2026The Senior Transition Manager, Paediatric Oncology Research will work together with senior managers across the Paediatric Oncology Research Community, covering NHS, academic and commercial stakeholders to drive the transfer of the world leading paediatric oncology research portfolio. They will ensure continuation of current and future research opportunities for paediatric oncology patients.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Transition Manager, Paediatric Clinical Research will be responsible for:o Project managing the transfer of the full paediatric clinical research portfolio from RM to Evelina, currently comprising more than 50 clinical trials. o Managing relationships with all research parties impacted by the transfer including commercial and academic sponsors as well as the Institute of Cancer Research, and ensuring the maintenance and continued development of the portfolio during the transfer period through high level relationship management.o Leading internal collaboration between the paediatric research team, legal, core R&D, digital services, pharmacy, pathology etc to ensure all aspects of each individual trial are considered and that there is an appropriate strategy for transfer for each individual trial in partnership with equivalent teams within Evelina.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Identifying all work streams required for the transfer of the research portfolio, planning and leading the full range of complex programme activities (covering governance, finance, legal, data, laboratories and external relationships & communications), in partnership with Evelina, working closely with the Evelina Research Transition Manager. Formulating and adjusting project plans in relation to all activities in response to the changing needs of each clinical trial within the portfolio. To project manage the transfer of the portfolio in accordance with the plan on behalf of the Royal Marsden. To establish and lead an RM/ICR Paediatric Research Transfer Oversight group covering all aspects of transfer. Be responsible for the identification and management of risks and maintaining the associated RM risk log, escalating and developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies as appropriate. To be a key member of the RM/Evelina Paediatric Clinical Trials Transition Management Group updating on progress from RM.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Identifying all work streams required for the transfer of the research portfolio, planning and leading the full range of complex programme activities (covering governance, finance, legal, data, laboratories and external relationships & communications), in partnership with Evelina, working closely with the Evelina Research Transition Manager. Formulating and adjusting project plans in relation to all activities in response to the changing needs of each clinical trial within the portfolio. To project manage the transfer of the portfolio in accordance with the plan on behalf of the Royal Marsden. To establish and lead an RM/ICR Paediatric Research Transfer Oversight group covering all aspects of transfer. Be responsible for the identification and management of risks and maintaining the associated RM risk log, escalating and developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies as appropriate. To be a key member of the RM/Evelina Paediatric Clinical Trials Transition Management Group updating on progress from RM.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Higher degree qualification (e.g. MSc) in a relevant subject or role or equivalent experience
- Recognised Good Clinical Practice certification.
- Expert understanding of clinical trial governance and delivery preferably in an oncology setting.
- Commitment to continued professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2).
- People management and leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an NHS or HEI environment.
- Extensive experience of working in clinical research ideally in a governance or clinical operations role.
- Extensive experience and excellent skills in project and programme/change management
- Experience of cross-organisational working and managing multiple senior stakeholders in research projects and programmes
- Outstanding communication and diplomacy skills
- Experience of working with staff from a range of backgrounds and different levels of seniority.
- Good experience of managing change.
- Experience of leading and managing meetings and producing reports.
Skills / knowledge
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised, managing and prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and exercising initiative.
- Able to analyse and communicate complex issues to staff at all levels
- Excellent written and verbal skills and to produce clear written and verbal reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of people
- Able to network effectively
- Able to represent The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research externally.
- Effective planning and organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure and handle working on a wide range of areas simultaneously.
- General IT skills - databases, spreadsheets etc.
- Good attention to detail.
- Extensive expert knowledge of legal, ethical, managerial and regulatory requirements for clinical trials and studies.
- 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 start-up stage
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Higher degree qualification (e.g. MSc) in a relevant subject or role or equivalent experience
- Recognised Good Clinical Practice certification.
- Expert understanding of clinical trial governance and delivery preferably in an oncology setting.
- Commitment to continued professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2).
- People management and leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an NHS or HEI environment.
- Extensive experience of working in clinical research ideally in a governance or clinical operations role.
- Extensive experience and excellent skills in project and programme/change management
- Experience of cross-organisational working and managing multiple senior stakeholders in research projects and programmes
- Outstanding communication and diplomacy skills
- Experience of working with staff from a range of backgrounds and different levels of seniority.
- Good experience of managing change.
- Experience of leading and managing meetings and producing reports.
Skills / knowledge
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised, managing and prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and exercising initiative.
- Able to analyse and communicate complex issues to staff at all levels
- Excellent written and verbal skills and to produce clear written and verbal reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of people
- Able to network effectively
- Able to represent The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research externally.
- Effective planning and organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure and handle working on a wide range of areas simultaneously.
- General IT skills - databases, spreadsheets etc.
- Good attention to detail.
- Extensive expert knowledge of legal, ethical, managerial and regulatory requirements for clinical trials and studies.
- 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 start-up stage
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.
