Senior Programme Manager

at  University of Oxford

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate must be educated to degree level (or equivalent experiance) in a life science or health-related subject with a current working knowledge of GCP, HTA, Research Governance, GDPR, and other key regulatory areas and ethical frameworks. You will have experience of project management in a clinical environment, including applications to regulatory authorities within the UK. This role requires a person with strong organisational and demonstrable leadership skills, experience in managing many complex projects and generating study costings with the ability to work with team members and collaborators at all levels. Significant experience in the management and development of staff is essential.
The post is full-time for 1 year in the first instance. The role does require on site working at least 4 days per week, remote working can be facilitated one day a week. For further details regarding the role, please see the job description below.

APPLICATION PROCESS

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.
To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Emma Plested, using the contact details below
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Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 19th August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The Oxford Vaccine Group, part of the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford, is looking to recruit a Senior Programme Manager (SPM) to support UK clinical trials. The SPM will provide oversight of and leadership to the project management team, facilitating the successful set up, delivery and closeout of a portfolio of clinical trials.
The Oxford Vaccine Group is part of a UKCRC registered clinical trial unit and is a centre for excellence for clinical trials of vaccines for the adult and paediatric population. Based at the Churchill Hospital we conduct studies aimed at reducing the worldwide toll of deaths and disabilities from major infectious diseases. With an embedded laboratory team and multiple collaborators across the world we are involved in the development and improvement of vaccines from early-stage preclinical work to late-stage post licensure studies.
Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link here for further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay & Conditions review.