Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Business Manager in the internationally recognised John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre (JWMDRC). Ideally you will have experience of a leadership role within Clinical Research role already and this role will lead on overseeing the operations of the centre, working with the supportive leadership team to shape the future of research excellence in neuromuscular disease.
With almost 20 years of experience in delivering clinical trials, the JWMDRC is well established to attract research in the neuromuscular field. Over the past 10 years, the centre has run more than 50 clinical research projects, from commercial trials to international academic collaborations and investigator led studies, from interventional trials with advanced therapies to observational and natural history studies. The JWMDRC has a strong national profile, driving national initiatives to increase clinical trial capacity in neuromuscular disease and leading national networks for post marketing studies.
- Interview Date 15th January 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
- Work closely with the wider JWMDRC leadership team to develop and deliver strategic objectives to grow clinical research at the centre.
- Manage and develop an experienced and committed team including research NMAHPS (Nurse, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals), clinical trial coordinators, data managers and project managers delivering commercial, academic and investigator led national and international studies.
- Work closely with Newcastle University and Newcastle Trust to optimize research delivery
- Overseeing the management of the clinical research team across NHS and University team members Manage and develop clinical research income including commercial and grant funding
- Promote the JWMDRC as a world leading centre for translational clinical research in neuromuscular disease
- Interact with patient ambassadors, academic collaborators and commercial sponsors nationally and internationally.
- Lead on compliance with regulatory and funder requirements at the JWMDRC
- Lead on quality assurance for clinical research at the JWMDRC
- Work closely with managers, clinicians, department heads, HR, and Finance. This will include close working with colleagues in the Newcastle Joint Research Office (NJRO), the Newcastle Clinical Research Facility (NCRF) and Newcastle University
- Work closely with staff of Trusts and organisations with remit and responsibility for clinical research delivery across the North East and North Cumbria and beyond.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations (Clinical Research) and directed by Clinical Research Lead in the LWMDRC the postholder will have strong leadership skills, a demonstrable passion for building research capacity and capability, as well as an excellent understanding of the financial ecosystem of commercial and non-commercial research in the UK, working across Newcastle University and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The postholder will assist in the delivery of the long-term strategic objectives and business plan of the JWMDRC and be responsible (through agreed performance indicators) for the ongoing performance of the unit.
The John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre (JWMDRC) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for translational research, diagnosis and management of genetic neuromuscular diseases. The centre has run more than 50 clinical trials, from commercial interventional trials to academic collaborations and international natural history studies to investigator led trials, over the past 10 years and it is well established nationally and internationally to attract research in the field.
With a growing study portfolio (20 clinical trials currently running, approximately 10 more studies committed for 2023-2024) and several grants on laboratory and clinical research granted over the past 2 years, together with a supportive leadership team, this role will lead on overseeing the operations of the centre and shape the future of research excellence inneuromuscular diseases.
Within the JWMDRC University and NHS staff work close together for patient benefit. The JWMDRC works across Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals, integrating research into the clinical care and vice-versa. The collaboration between the Institutions is key to support the translational research approach, bringing pre-clinical to clinical research and patient access. This role will be fundamental in supporting the cross organisational working and engaging with the appropriate stakeholder.
This is a key leadership role in which the post holder is accountable for supporting the strategic planning to grow the portfolio and the delivery of clinical research.
The postholder will have strong leadership skills, a demonstrable passion for building research capacity and capability, as well as an excellent understanding of the financial ecosystem of commercial and non-commercial research in the UK, working across Newcastle University and The Newcastle upon Tune Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Going forward the potholder will assist in the delivery of the long-term strategic objectives and business plan of the JWMDRC and be held accountable (through agreed performance indicators) for the ongoing performance of the unit.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations (Clinical Research) and directed by Clinical Research Lead in the LWMDRC the postholder will have strong leadership skills, a demonstrable passion for building research capacity and capability, as well as an excellent understanding of the financial ecosystem of commercial and non-commercial research in the UK, working across Newcastle University and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The postholder will assist in the delivery of the long-term strategic objectives and business plan of the JWMDRC and be responsible (through agreed performance indicators) for the ongoing performance of the unit.
The John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre (JWMDRC) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for translational research, diagnosis and management of genetic neuromuscular diseases. The centre has run more than 50 clinical trials, from commercial interventional trials to academic collaborations and international natural history studies to investigator led trials, over the past 10 years and it is well established nationally and internationally to attract research in the field.
With a growing study portfolio (20 clinical trials currently running, approximately 10 more studies committed for 2023-2024) and several grants on laboratory and clinical research granted over the past 2 years, together with a supportive leadership team, this role will lead on overseeing the operations of the centre and shape the future of research excellence inneuromuscular diseases.
Within the JWMDRC University and NHS staff work close together for patient benefit. The JWMDRC works across Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals, integrating research into the clinical care and vice-versa. The collaboration between the Institutions is key to support the translational research approach, bringing pre-clinical to clinical research and patient access. This role will be fundamental in supporting the cross organisational working and engaging with the appropriate stakeholder.
This is a key leadership role in which the post holder is accountable for supporting the strategic planning to grow the portfolio and the delivery of clinical research.
The postholder will have strong leadership skills, a demonstrable passion for building research capacity and capability, as well as an excellent understanding of the financial ecosystem of commercial and non-commercial research in the UK, working across Newcastle University and The Newcastle upon Tune Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Going forward the potholder will assist in the delivery of the long-term strategic objectives and business plan of the JWMDRC and be held accountable (through agreed performance indicators) for the ongoing performance of the unit.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Professional degree qualification or equivalent qualification / experience
- Post-graduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) or equivalent relevant experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience at a senior level in a range of different clinical and health research environments
- Experience in the area of project management with highly developed project management skills and knowledge to work independently
- Experience of successful change management in a complex environment
- Experience of working across complex organisational structures and evidence of managing effective collaborations and partnerships
- Knowledge of the laws, guidelines and frameworks which govern the setup and conduct of clinical research in the UK (including ICHGCP/Research Governance Framework/E.U. Directive/Data Protection Act).
- Knowledge regarding the interface between the NIHR and the NHS and how the NIHR supports Industry-sponsored (commercial) and non-Industry sponsored (non- commercial) clinical research and innovation in the UK
- Possess an understanding of quality assurance and performance management techniques
- Understanding of the needs of researchers through significant experience in a clinical research environment
- Experience of fundamental financial budgeting, processing, and reporting.
Desirable
- Understanding of workforce planning and recruitment
- Experience of qualitative research methods
- Experience of working with commercial companies particularly large pharma
- Experience with social media, advertising, branding, and promotion
- Experience of engagement with academic institutions Experience of event planning and successful implementation
- Experience of managing a team including both clinicians and non-clinicians
- Experience of successfully working with clinicians and evidence of strong influencing and negotiating skills
- An understanding of patient recruitment processes for research and innovation studies
- An interest in national initiatives and agendas of relevance
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to conduct/chair meetings and deliver presentations to a range of stakeholders
- Able to work autonomously, interpreting national policy and regulations for the benefit of the Trust
- Ability to make judgements involving highly complex facts and situations
- Able to plan and organise a range of complex activities and programmes
- Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information to a range of different audiences using a range of different communication methods
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Professional degree qualification or equivalent qualification / experience
- Post-graduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) or equivalent relevant experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience at a senior level in a range of different clinical and health research environments
- Experience in the area of project management with highly developed project management skills and knowledge to work independently
- Experience of successful change management in a complex environment
- Experience of working across complex organisational structures and evidence of managing effective collaborations and partnerships
- Knowledge of the laws, guidelines and frameworks which govern the setup and conduct of clinical research in the UK (including ICHGCP/Research Governance Framework/E.U. Directive/Data Protection Act).
- Knowledge regarding the interface between the NIHR and the NHS and how the NIHR supports Industry-sponsored (commercial) and non-Industry sponsored (non- commercial) clinical research and innovation in the UK
- Possess an understanding of quality assurance and performance management techniques
- Understanding of the needs of researchers through significant experience in a clinical research environment
- Experience of fundamental financial budgeting, processing, and reporting.
Desirable
- Understanding of workforce planning and recruitment
- Experience of qualitative research methods
- Experience of working with commercial companies particularly large pharma
- Experience with social media, advertising, branding, and promotion
- Experience of engagement with academic institutions Experience of event planning and successful implementation
- Experience of managing a team including both clinicians and non-clinicians
- Experience of successfully working with clinicians and evidence of strong influencing and negotiating skills
- An understanding of patient recruitment processes for research and innovation studies
- An interest in national initiatives and agendas of relevance
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to conduct/chair meetings and deliver presentations to a range of stakeholders
- Able to work autonomously, interpreting national policy and regulations for the benefit of the Trust
- Ability to make judgements involving highly complex facts and situations
- Able to plan and organise a range of complex activities and programmes
- Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information to a range of different audiences using a range of different communication methods
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
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).
