Director of the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit

at  University of Edinburgh

LOCATION: USHER BUILDING, EDINBURGH BIOQUARTER

The Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director (clinical or non-clinical) for the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) to harness the enormous opportunities that exist for inter-disciplinary collaborations and to embed a culture of service provision and excellence in delivery of high-quality trials, high-quality services for trial design and delivery, and high-quality clinical trials methods research. The Director will lead on the University’s clinical trials strategy, building upon the strengths of the University, its connections with NHS Lothian and the broader Scottish health ecosystem in clinical research.
This important strategic role would be suitable for a clinician or non-clinician.

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a subject closely allied to clinical trial methodology, and/or medicine.
• Extensive experience of the design and delivery of clinical trials (and clinical research more broadly).
• A strong track record in leadership and management, particularly in multi-disciplinary contexts with extensive experience of leadership roles in a clinical trial setting.
• Demonstration of strategic thinking.
• Ability to work as part of a senior academic team and to engage in high-level research and strategic planning.
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