Research Project Manager

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Project Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University’s Imaging Facilities, located across Greater Manchester, which provide researchers access to clinical and preclinical imaging modalities across a range of disease areas, from neuroscience to musculoskeletal, cardiovascular to cancer. The role is pivotal to ensuring that studies and Clinical Trials using the Imaging Facilities are set up in line with regulatory requirements and defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will be responsible for: Act as the main liaison point between the Imaging Facilities operational staff, PIs and other research collaborators regarding the internal review and set-up of human research studies and Clinical Trials using our scannersProvide specialist advice to researchers on regulatory requirements relating to scanning for clinical studies using the Imaging FacilitiesWork closely with NHS Research & Innovation Managers at our scanning locations regarding the requirements and processes for studies using the scanners located on Trust premises, developing, improving, and streamlining shared processes as requiredMaintain adherence to, and develop and implement changes to, local policies and SOPs for the purpose of improving internal working practices and ensuring quality standardsWork with the SBOM on the project management of new scanner purchases and major upgrades as required, and lead on smaller sub-projects as needed We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work. About You We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate: Essential Criteria: Experience of working in a University and/or NHS Trust research environmentExperience of University and/or NHS Trust processes for setting up and conducting clinical research studiesSignificant project management experienceCurrent Good Clinical Practice certificationExcellent planning and organisational skills Desirable Criteria: Experience of working within a quality management systemExperience of working in a customer-focused environment and delivering exceptional customer serviceAbility to work collaboratively and across organisational boundariesExcellent communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to present information clearly and explain complex issues to a range of audiencesSound analytical, creative and pragmatic problem-solving skills We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications. Our benefits include: Generous employer contribution pension29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closureRide 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 arrangements online. We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews Name: Denise Ogden Email Address: denise.ogden@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries and administrative support People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk Technical and job portal support Jobtrain Client Support Hub Applications close at midnight on the closing date. Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.