Clinical Research Ops Manager – Radiology Research & AI Imaging HubNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced research or operational manager to join Radiology Research and the Artificial Intelligence Imaging Hub at The Royal Marsden.

Working closely with the AI Imaging Hub Directors and the Head of Investigator Initiated Trials, the Senior Scientific Manager will provide senior operational management and coordination across a multidisciplinary portfolio of imaging and AI research. The role will support study set-up and delivery, portfolio and financial oversight, governance and procedures, funding applications, workforce development and collaboration with academic, NHS and industry partners.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of research management, trial management or operational delivery in a clinical, scientific or academic environment, including portfolio, budget and reporting responsibilities. Experience of line management and multidisciplinary working, together with knowledge of clinical research governance and regulatory requirements, is essential. Experience of imaging, radiology, nuclear medicine or AI-enabled research would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

• The Senior Scientific Manager will support the Directors in the operational management and coordination of the Radiology Research Group and Artificial Intelligence Imaging Hub, working across scientific, clinical and research support teams.
• The post holder will coordinate the people, processes and partnerships needed to deliver agreed imaging and AI research priorities and support the safe translation of digital tools for patient benefit.
• The post holder will support an effective and inclusive working environment, including staff induction, development, recruitment and retention, within agreed workforce plans and delegated authority.
• The post holder will coordinate engagement with academic and industry partners, identify funding and collaboration opportunities, and advise the Directors on operational requirements. Strategic and scientific direction and final decisions will remain with the Hub Directors.

Job description

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Work with relevant imaging departments to implement agreed research priorities, coordinate delivery plans, identify operational requirements, monitor progress and escalate risks. Support effective multidisciplinary working across the Hub and its stakeholders. Strategic and scientific direction will remain with the Directors.
• Coordinate opportunities to share expertise with other centres and provide operational support for the set-up and delivery of multicentre imaging studies.
• Provide quarterly and annual reports on activities relating to the Hub
• Coordinate the development of funding applications for imaging research projects, working with investigators, finance and research support teams to ensure costings follow national and local requirements.
• Support the identification of funding streams and contribute to grant applications. Monitor and report income and expenditure against approved budgets and escalate variances through the agreed route.
• Maintain collaborative working with the RMH BRC, RMH CRF, the ICR and relevant NIHR groups to support delivery of agreed cancer imaging and AI research priorities.
• Maintain awareness of relevant technology, policy, funding and regulatory developments (i.e NHSX, HDR UK Gateway, NHS Digital, Innovate UK, EPSRC), and advise the Directors and wider team on their operational implications.
• Support dissemination of cancer imaging developments by coordinating publication and presentation opportunities and maintaining effective working partnerships.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.