Interim Research Manager

Are you passionate about improving patient care and advancing healthcare through research? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Interim Research Manager to join and lead our expanding research team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to lead our Research Team in the delivery of high-quality clinical research studies within primary care, helping to bring innovative treatments and healthcare improvements to our local community.

Working across locations of Ashfields Primary Care Centre and Kiltearn Medical Centre, this interim management position will have primary responsibility for the operational and financial delivery of commercial and non commercial research across two Primary Care settings. The Interim Research Manager will ensure the delivery and continued growth of a reputable and efficient research function, maintaining the highest standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all regulatory requirements.Main duties of the job This is a management position with primary responsibility for the safe, compliant and financially effective delivery of commercial and non-commercial research across two primary care practice settings.

The Interim Research Manager will ensure the delivery and continued growth of a reputable and efficient research function, maintaining the highest standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all regulatory requirements., We have: High patient satisfaction scores A good CQC report with outstanding features A supportive and well-established clinical team including a Physicians Assosiate, Nurses, HCA's, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians A dedicated pharmacist team providing chronic disease management, drug titration clinics, and post-discharge medication reviews First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators, and a comprehensive administrative team As an active member of our Primary Care Network, we maintain close working relationships with local care networks and community services, This is a management position with primary responsibility for the operational and financial delivery of commercial and non commercial research across two Primary Care settings.

You will: 1. Ensure the delivery and continued growth of a reputable and efficient research function, maintaining the highest standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all regulatory requirements. 2. Responsible for the operational and financial management of the research function on a day to day basis, ensuring that the team delivers its roles and responsibilities for all elements of research governance, quality and assurance.

3. Provide expert research management and governance advice across the partnerships and external teams. 4. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Research Team. 5. Be responsible for ensuring the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process for the relevant specialty is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner. 6. Be responsible for ensuring that the approval of new studies are rapidly achieved and acted upon by the Research Team.

7. Oversee the setting up, organisation and running of a clinical trial within the practices to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines within the Research Governance framework and adhering to other related regulations/SOPs maintaining effective communication with study sponsors and ensuring standards and KPIs are met at all times escalating to the Principal Investigators as appropriate. 8. Responsible for the establishment and agreement of study contracts with Sponsors and Third Party Contractors for studies as appropriate.

9. Responsible for the necessary infrastructure and training personnel to ensure efficient study set up and management of all studies across both sites. 10. Responsible for the review and management of all systems and processes within the Research team to ensure the team is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible to maximise the study pipeline. 11. Responsible for the financial governance arran