The Royal Marsden is seeking a highly organised and proactive Research Project Manager to provide operational project management support for a portfolio of externally funded clinical and translational research projects within the BRC Cancer Treatment Effects (CTE) theme. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring the effective coordination, governance and delivery of research grants and clinical studies, supporting investigators and multidisciplinary teams across multiple institutions. The role involves coordinating project activities, monitoring milestones and budgets, supporting regulatory and governance processes, and ensuring compliance with funder and institutional requirements. The role will also contribute to the establishment of new studies and growing the CTE theme portfolio. Through a corporate research operations function, it will support the development and submission of competitive research funding applications across The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer.
Key Responsibilities
- The primary function of this role is to support the successful delivery and operational management of externally funded clinical and translational research projects within the BRC Cancer Treatment Effects (CTE) theme.
- The post-holder will provide operational leadership to ensure the timely progression, coordination and control of research projects with defined objectives, work plans, milestones, deliverables and resources. They will support project organisation across multiple institutions, ensuring activities remain aligned with the strategic aims of the research project.
- The role will enable and monitor effective stakeholder engagement that contributes to the delivery of project outputs and impact, ensure resources are deployed appropriately for the timely completion of activities, and oversee project systems and governance structures that support high-quality research delivery. The post-holder will also support the identification and mitigation of risks to ensure projects remain on track.
- The post-holder will also support the delivery of clinical and translational research studies, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with relevant UK research governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Research (ICR) with a particular focus on those related to the CTE theme.
Qualifications
- An experienced project manager with a strong interest in clinical or health research, ideally within an NHS or academic environment.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced research environment, coordinating multiple stakeholders and supporting the delivery of complex research projects.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre.
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