Clinical Research Project Manager

at  RCSI

Reporting to: Clinical Trials Manager (CVRI)
Accountable to: Sponsorship Office, RCSI
Location: Mater Private Hospital
Remuneration: Subject to experience
Closing Date: 13th of November 2024
Contract/Duration: 3-year fixed term, 0.6 WTE (3 days per week) with the potential of moving into a full-time role (1 WTE)
RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”. We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the “Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024” at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent.
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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

• Support the Head of CVRI Dublin in promoting our reputation to deliver excellent care for all patients treated at the Mater Private Network through the alignment of research and education.
• Work with MPN Quality Department to ensure the CVRI Dublin meet JCI standards
• Work with CVRI Dublin Manager to promote Research & Education activity both internally and externally.
• Support the CVRI Dublin Manager in the dissemination of the work undertaken by CVRI Dublin through education and sharing of research (including publications, webinars, conferences etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS – (ESSENTIAL):

• Must be academically qualified to 3rd level (Degree).

QUALIFICATIONS – (DESIRABLE):

• BSc in clinical or life science related subject or equivalent third level qualification.
• Qualified to Masters level.

EXPERIENCE – (ESSENTIAL):

• A minimum of three years’ experience in clinical research / project management.

EXPERIENCE – (DESIRABLE):

• A good understanding of the current Irish medical, academic and health services research environment.
• Knowledge of research and data protection regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Solid knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
• Monitoring for protocol and GCP compliance.

RESEARCH & EDUCATION

• A broad level of research & education knowledge with the ability to apply this in different settings

COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and precise manner
• Be capable of communicating effectively and courteously with a wide variety of departments and individuals, including hospital consultants, senior nursing staff, executive hospital management and industry / academic partners.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to educate, nurture, and discover for the benefit of human health. RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. In addition to our city centre campus and world-class facilities, there are a wide range of excellent benefits available to our employees, including:

• Onsite gym €10 per month
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic enrolment to a pension scheme for all employees (Willis Towers Watson, pension documents outlined below)
• RCSI Investment Guide
• Pension Scheme Guide
• Benefits Schedule
• Life assurance/death in service
• Long term illness/disability income replacement
• Free advice on health/motor and home insurance
• Discounted services, including GP
• Support for parents and carers
• Taxsaver commuter tickets
• BiketoWork
• Free eye test at the National Optometry centre
• €12/day for parking for all RSCI staff in the St. Stephens green/RCSI car park
• RCSI’s Learning and Development team facilitate and provide training opportunities for all staff
• Sports and social club
• Opportunities to volunteer in the community 26.5 days leave - 20 days annual leave plus 6.5 days Privilege days - In addition to your annual leave entitlements and public holidays, RCSI also grants privilege days to our employees (paid time off during Easter and Christmas periods). We also offer a number of leave options to support the working lives of our employees.
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• Parental leave

Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position. RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative

PURPOSE OF POST

The vision for Cardiology at the Mater Private Group includes the growth and development of the academic cardiology department. A fundamental part of this vision is to ensure that excellence in clinic care is supported by and in turn partners with research and education, both nationally and internationally. Research and education can positively impact outcomes for patients, referrals and the recruitment of top talent.
The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating the effective management of investigator led and industry funded research, as part of the CVRI Dublin. The priority is to support the development of the investigator led research and education.
This role is based at the Cardiovascular Research Institute Dublin (CVRI Dublin) in the Mater Private Hospital Dublin, in collaboration with the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to the Clinical Trials Manager and will work together with cardiology consultants, nurse specialists, research fellows, research assistants and trials management. Is accountable to the Manager of CVRI Dublin and will work collaboratively within the CVRI Dublin Team. Is also accountable to RCSI sponsor office (for studies sponsored by RCSI). The role will include financial and operational co-ordination of clinical trial activity, and relationship management across various academic institutions (e.g. RCSI) and industry partners, RCSI Sponsorship Office, relationship & responsibility to delivery oversight on behalf of sponsorship office.