The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Research Operations Manager - Sarcoma Unit
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Research Operations Manager
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Research Operations Manager to join our Sarcoma Clinical Research Unit. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in delivering a world-class portfolio of clinical research studies that directly impact the lives of patients with sarcoma.
About the Role
As Research Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the operational oversight, delivery, and development of the Sarcoma Clinical Research Unit's research portfolio.
- Ensure all clinical trials are conducted to the highest standards of Good Clinical Practice, regulatory compliance, and governance.
- Lead a team of clinical trial coordinators and administrators to deliver excellence across all aspects of research management.
- Have responsibility for financial oversight of the unit's portfolio, business development activities, and supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of sarcoma research at The Royal Marsden.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Management:
- Ensure all clinical trials within the sarcoma clinical research unit are set-up, conducted, and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, all relevant Standard Operating Procedures, and relevant legislation/governance.
- Manage and lead the administrative/operational team of the sarcoma clinical research unit.
- Financial Management:
- Manage and oversee the finances and budget of the sarcoma clinical research unit, ensuring a balanced portfolio which enables sufficient income generation for the sustainability and development of the team.
- Strategic Delivery:
- Co-develop and be responsible for the operational delivery of the strategy of the sarcoma clinical research unit, in conjunction with the consultants/researchers and Lead Research Nurse.
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About The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden is internationally recognised for its excellence in cancer research, treatment, and patient care.
- Working alongside leading clinicians, researchers, research nurses, the wider multidisciplinary team, and operational colleagues, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of commercial, non-commercial, and investigator-initiated clinical trials.
Why Join 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.
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Our Commitment to You
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.
- Dedicated Team: At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team.
- Working Environment: We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways.
- Flexibility: There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialties, 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 ongoing achievements.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Helen Benson
- Job Title: Deputy Director, Research Operations
- Email Address: helen.benson@rmh.nhs.uk
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