Job summary
At Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), we're building something exceptional. With a rapidly expanding NIHR and commercial research portfolio, strong academic partnerships, and access to one of the most uniquely varied populations in the country - spanning vibrant urban centres, rural communities and underserved coastal areas - the opportunity to drive impactful, nationally significant research has never been greater.
We are now seeking an outstanding Senior Research Manager to lead, innovate and elevate our research delivery across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
As Senior Research Manager, you will:
? Provide strategic and operational leadership for all research activity across EPUT? Oversee our Research Delivery Team and manage research governance systems? Build and sustain a strong pipeline of NIHR and commercial studies? Strengthen collaborations with universities, industry partners and NIHR networks? Lead the design and submission of high-value funding bids? Act as budget holder for all research income streams? Ensure rapid, safe and effective study setup, delivery and close-out? Champion a research-active culture across clinical teams and services
You'll bring highly specialised research expertise, exceptional communication and influencing skills, and a passion for enabling clinicians and patients to engage with high-quality research.
We're seeking a dynamic strategic leader with:
- Deep understanding of clinical research governance, NIHR frameworks and commercial research processes
- Proven experience driving performance and quality in research delivery
- Strong financial acumen and the confidence to lead income-generation
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to influence senior clinicians, academics and industry partners
- A collaborative spirit and commitment to EPUT's values: We Care, We Learn, We Empower
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLESUMMARY
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The Senior Research Manageris responsible forthe strategic management and development ofEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trusts (EPUT) clinical research activity. They work closely with the (clinical) Head of Research in engaging key clinicians and stakeholders to promote, secure and implement national and local research strategies and plans which will see EPUT recognised locally and nationally as a provider of the highest quality of care driven by evidence and a research culture.
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The Senior Research Managerplays a leadership role in the delivery of EPUTs Research Strategy,overseeing the delivery of both NIHR portfolio and commercial research,ensuring rapid set up of studies,recruitment to target and development of a strong commercial pipeline
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The Senior Research Manager will lead the development of bids and applications for strategic funding from a variety of sources, working at pace and using their influence acrosscorporate finance,procurementand legal teams to generate support for income generation.
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The Senior Research Manager is expected to develop and maintain a robust operationallong termplansfor Research at EPUT, including leadership of the Research& InnovationTeam, working in accordance with current clinical research regulations and frameworks, including but not limited to the Health Research Authority (HRA) approval, Medicines for Human Use (ClinicalTrials)Regulations and Research Support Services Framework (RSSF).
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The post holderis required tocommunicatehighly complex,sensitiveand contentious information to senior clinical leaders, external sponsors,commissionersand executive committees, requiring advanced negotiation, influencing and reassurance skills in the context of disagreement, competing priorities or performance shortfalls.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operationalleadership and teammanagement
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Conducting effective feasibility checks onnew studiesand ensuring thatappropriate assessmentand approvals are in place before commencement of research within EPUT, withappropriate involvementof other services (i.e. pharmacy, psychology, operational delivery).
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Ensuring the Research & Innovation department and research within the Trustoperatesin line with national standards and Trust policies including data protection,healthand safety requirements,monitoringof misconduct and fraud and financial probity.
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Supporting the health, safety,dignityand well-being of patients involved in research through monitoring of ongoing studies ensuring policy and procedural adherence including reporting requirementsin accordance withTrust Policy and Procedure.
Strategic development and delivery
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Leadership contribution tothelong-termdelivery of the Trusts Research & Innovation strategies, including working with the Director of Strategy, Transformation and Research on refreshing these strategies at theappropriate timeto ensure they are implemented Trust wide.
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Providingspecialistadvice totheDirector of Strategy, Transformation and Research, as well as other senior leaders,on all matters relating to formal research, and their implications for service delivery and developmentfor patient care
Financial management& income generation
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In relation to commercial research, in partnership with the finance department: costing commercial research studies, in line with the National Contract Value Review Interactive Costing Tool (NCVRiCT) negotiating contracts,developingandestablishingsystems to ensure financial probity
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Lead cost recover, invoicing, training of payments from all income sources,maintainingaccuraterecords
External relations
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Arranging for written agreements to be put in place whererequiredfor studies involving an external partner,funderand/or sponsor, including agreements withuniversities or other employers in relation to student supervision and arrangements for sub-contracting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLESUMMARY
-
The Senior Research Manageris responsible forthe strategic management and development ofEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trusts (EPUT) clinical research activity. They work closely with the (clinical) Head of Research in engaging key clinicians and stakeholders to promote, secure and implement national and local research strategies and plans which will see EPUT recognised locally and nationally as a provider of the highest quality of care driven by evidence and a research culture.
-
The Senior Research Managerplays a leadership role in the delivery of EPUTs Research Strategy,overseeing the delivery of both NIHR portfolio and commercial research,ensuring rapid set up of studies,recruitment to target and development of a strong commercial pipeline
-
The Senior Research Manager will lead the development of bids and applications for strategic funding from a variety of sources, working at pace and using their influence acrosscorporate finance,procurementand legal teams to generate support for income generation.
-
The Senior Research Manager is expected to develop and maintain a robust operationallong termplansfor Research at EPUT, including leadership of the Research& InnovationTeam, working in accordance with current clinical research regulations and frameworks, including but not limited to the Health Research Authority (HRA) approval, Medicines for Human Use (ClinicalTrials)Regulations and Research Support Services Framework (RSSF).
-
The post holderis required tocommunicatehighly complex,sensitiveand contentious information to senior clinical leaders, external sponsors,commissionersand executive committees, requiring advanced negotiation, influencing and reassurance skills in the context of disagreement, competing priorities or performance shortfalls.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operationalleadership and teammanagement
-
Conducting effective feasibility checks onnew studiesand ensuring thatappropriate assessmentand approvals are in place before commencement of research within EPUT, withappropriate involvementof other services (i.e. pharmacy, psychology, operational delivery).
-
Ensuring the Research & Innovation department and research within the Trustoperatesin line with national standards and Trust policies including data protection,healthand safety requirements,monitoringof misconduct and fraud and financial probity.
-
Supporting the health, safety,dignityand well-being of patients involved in research through monitoring of ongoing studies ensuring policy and procedural adherence including reporting requirementsin accordance withTrust Policy and Procedure.
Strategic development and delivery
-
Leadership contribution tothelong-termdelivery of the Trusts Research & Innovation strategies, including working with the Director of Strategy, Transformation and Research on refreshing these strategies at theappropriate timeto ensure they are implemented Trust wide.
-
Providingspecialistadvice totheDirector of Strategy, Transformation and Research, as well as other senior leaders,on all matters relating to formal research, and their implications for service delivery and developmentfor patient care
Financial management& income generation
-
In relation to commercial research, in partnership with the finance department: costing commercial research studies, in line with the National Contract Value Review Interactive Costing Tool (NCVRiCT) negotiating contracts,developingandestablishingsystems to ensure financial probity
-
Lead cost recover, invoicing, training of payments from all income sources,maintainingaccuraterecords
External relations
-
Arranging for written agreements to be put in place whererequiredfor studies involving an external partner,funderand/or sponsor, including agreements withuniversities or other employers in relation to student supervision and arrangements for sub-contracting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., health research, management) or equivalent senior-level experience.
- Evidence of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced in-depth knowledge of UK clinical research governance, including HRA approval, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, and RSSF.
- Comprehensive understanding of NIHR portfolio and commercial research processes
- Advanced in-depth understanding of national research policy, funding streams, and strategic priorities
- Requires highly specialist knowledge of clinical research legislation, governance and delivery, acquired through postgraduate study and extensive experience, to act as the Trust's senior expert advisor.
Desirable
- Formal training in research design, statistical analysis, or health economics.
Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of strategic leadership in research management within health sector.
- Experience in developing and delivering research strategies and operational plans
- Demonstrable success in income generation, including bid writing and securing external funding.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget holding and cost recovery.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving performance
- Strong people management and team leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing commercial research contracts and partnerships
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., health research, management) or equivalent senior-level experience.
- Evidence of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced in-depth knowledge of UK clinical research governance, including HRA approval, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, and RSSF.
- Comprehensive understanding of NIHR portfolio and commercial research processes
- Advanced in-depth understanding of national research policy, funding streams, and strategic priorities
- Requires highly specialist knowledge of clinical research legislation, governance and delivery, acquired through postgraduate study and extensive experience, to act as the Trust's senior expert advisor.
Desirable
- Formal training in research design, statistical analysis, or health economics.
Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of strategic leadership in research management within health sector.
- Experience in developing and delivering research strategies and operational plans
- Demonstrable success in income generation, including bid writing and securing external funding.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget holding and cost recovery.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving performance
- Strong people management and team leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing commercial research contracts and partnerships
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).
