Job summary
Research
and Innovation Business Support Manager (Band 6)
This
is an exciting opportunity to join the Research and Innovation CSU and play a
key role in supporting the development of the R&I business functions and
the systems and processes that facilitate the effective running of all
clinical trials in R&I and the Early Phase trials in the Leeds Clinical
Research Facility (CRF). The post will
be based at St James's University Hospital.
The post holder will provide business
management support to central R&I, the CRF and research delivery teams
within the Research and Innovation CSU and will work closely with the
Clinical Research Facility, members of the Business Team, Research Delivery
Teams, Research Finance, Research Governance, Research Assurances &
Approvals Facilitation team, Grant Funding Development, Research Contracts,
Business Development and Innovation and Real-World Data and Informatics, the
Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Research Network, as well as the lead nurse
team and other senior managers.
The
post holder will have line management responsibility for designated staff.
The
successful applicant will need to have a customer-focused approach, a high
standard of interpersonal skills, be a self-starter and have an
entrepreneurial mindset. They will
need to be able to work in a matrix management environment across multiple
teams to help deliver the Trusts ambitious strategic targets for Research
and Innovation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide business
management support to central R&I, the CRF and research delivery teams
within the Research and Innovation CSU with specific responsibility for:
Delegated responsibility for the
Early Phase pay and non-pay budgets and supporting the financial management
of other RSUs within the R&I CSU.
Setting up and managing finance
trackers in Early Phase and, where required, other RSUs.
Provide forecasting information
based on study income.
Supporting National Contract Value
Reviews (NCVR), feasibility and project setup processes and financial
approvals, embedding change to help streamline existing processes.
Assist in the performance
management of research studies to ensure Recruitment to Time and Target (RTT)
across research delivery teams.
Assist in the operational aspects
of research portfolio oversight.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the leading NHS Trusts in the country
for research performance, hosting multiple NIHR-funded programmes and
managing major national research programmes.
NIHR
Leeds Clinical Research Facility carries out high quality early phase and
experimental clinical trials to help new treatments and tests reach patients
more quickly. Our core funding comes from the National Institute for Health
Research (NIHR) and we work with industry, research councils and charities to
run over 300 early stage, experimental or complex trials each year.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be educated
to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience
commensurate with this post.
They would be expected to have experience of
working in a research or clinical trials setting. Excellent communication skills and the
ability to provide and receive complex information in relation to study
design are essential for this role. Excellent organisational, negotiation and
presentation skills are essential, as well as the ability to work on their
own initiative and as a team player.
Essential
Skills Include:
Relevant degree or equivalent or
Project Management/Business Administration qualification
Experience of working within a
research and/or clinical trials setting
Experience of staff supervision
Experience of managing research
study finances
Experience of working with the
Clinical Research Network to deliver Performance targets.
Evidence of advanced IT
skills/training - the ability to use spreadsheets,
Information Governance Education
Recognition Award or be willing to undertake training.
The ability to manage own workload.
Excellent organisational and
communication skills are required.
Experience of dealing with highly
complex situations
Experience of providing and
receiving highly complex information
The ability to work effectively
under pressure and maintain a professional attitude.
A willingness to undergo personal
development and learn new skills
An understanding of the NHSE NCVR
process and the CRN funding process
Excellent presentation skills
Knowledge of data protection issues
Working knowledge of and experience
in the effective use of Microsoft Office software, including Excell and
PowerPoint
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be educated
to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience
commensurate with this post.
They would be expected to have experience of
working in a research or clinical trials setting. Excellent communication skills and the
ability to provide and receive complex information in relation to study
design are essential for this role. Excellent organisational, negotiation and
presentation skills are essential, as well as the ability to work on their
own initiative and as a team player.
Essential
Skills Include:
Relevant degree or equivalent or
Project Management/Business Administration qualification
Experience of working within a
research and/or clinical trials setting
Experience of staff supervision
Experience of managing research
study finances
Experience of working with the
Clinical Research Network to deliver Performance targets.
Evidence of advanced IT
skills/training - the ability to use spreadsheets,
Information Governance Education
Recognition Award or be willing to undertake training.
The ability to manage own workload.
Excellent organisational and
communication skills are required.
Experience of dealing with highly
complex situations
Experience of providing and
receiving highly complex information
The ability to work effectively
under pressure and maintain a professional attitude.
A willingness to undergo personal
development and learn new skills
An understanding of the NHSE NCVR
process and the CRN funding process
Excellent presentation skills
Knowledge of data protection issues
Working knowledge of and experience
in the effective use of Microsoft Office software, including Excell and
PowerPoint
Person Specification
Additional requirements
Essential
- Working knowledge of and experience in the effective use of Microsoft Office software including Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use bibliographic and statistical packages.
- Effective communication skills, able to communicate at all levels and ability to provide and receive highly complex information in relation to study design
- Ability to pay attention to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post.
- Project management/Business administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a research and/or clinical trials setting
- Experience of project management
- Experience of staff supervision
- Experience of managing research study finances
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills, motivated, friendly personality
- Effective organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Proactive and flexible approach
- Commitment to personal development
- Ability to work as a team in a busy working environment or autonomously and use own initiative
Person Specification
Additional requirements
Essential
- Working knowledge of and experience in the effective use of Microsoft Office software including Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use bibliographic and statistical packages.
- Effective communication skills, able to communicate at all levels and ability to provide and receive highly complex information in relation to study design
- Ability to pay attention to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post.
- Project management/Business administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a research and/or clinical trials setting
- Experience of project management
- Experience of staff supervision
- Experience of managing research study finances
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills, motivated, friendly personality
- Effective organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Proactive and flexible approach
- Commitment to personal development
- Ability to work as a team in a busy working environment or autonomously and use own initiative
