The University of Manchester
Research Project Manager
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Job Description: Research Project Manager
We are seeking an organised and proactive Research Project Manager to support the delivery of MERMAID (Mastering Effectiveness Research by Meta-Analysing Trial and Real-World Evidence in Immune-mediated Inflammatory Diseases), within a dynamic, inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Manage day-to-day delivery of the MERMAID project, coordinating activities, tracking progress against milestones, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring outputs are delivered on time and within budget.
- Identify risks and issues, working with the Principal Investigator and research team to agree practical solutions and support effective project governance.
- Prepare and support ethics and regulatory submissions, study documentation, funder reporting, data management activity, and compliance with relevant research governance requirements.
- Organise and support project meetings, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, respond to enquiries, prepare agendas and minutes, and track follow-up actions.
- Support research dissemination, collaboration, publication activity, public engagement, financial monitoring, and the development of future funding opportunities.
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About You
We welcome applications from people with strong project management, organisational and communication skills who enjoy working in a collaborative research environment and contributing to high-impact health research. You should be able to demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in project management or administration.
- Experience of working successfully in a multi-disciplinary environment and liaising with stakeholders across organisations.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, using initiative, sound judgement and problem-solving skills to progress work.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, IT and financial administration skills, including handling complex or confidential information appropriately.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of research methods or working within research programmes.
- Experience in pharmacoepidemiology or related clinical research areas.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice or relevant regulatory frameworks.
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Our Benefits
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
Name: Zenas Yiu
Email: Zenas.Yiu@manchester.ac.uk
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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