Trial Manager
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Dec 18, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Trial Managers are responsible for the day-to-day management of trials within Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit.
A key responsibility of the postholder is to ensure patient recruitment meets targets. The postholder must be able to communicate the underlying medical and scientific rationale of the studies to a wide professional and public audience. This will require close liaison with clinical research staff.
The Trial Manager will also be responsible for the production of promotional material, answering queries and resolving any technical or administrative barriers to participation.
Person Specification
- An in-depth understanding of clinical research and trial management methodology and proven ability to apply these to the development, testing and implementation of trial management procedures.
- Excellent office management and clerical skills that include word processing & document layout.
- Experience and understanding of techniques for the management of medical research information e.g. data coding, entry validation and reporting.
- Ability to develop automated office procedures and to manage complex relational computer databases.
- Experience in the design, maintenance and interrogation of complex relational databases (MS Access or SQL Server preferred).
- Experience of using statistics packages such as SPSS and SAS e.g. to perform appropriate statistical tests and procedures for routine analysis and management of the trial data.
- Proven administrative and project management skills.
- Able to work on own initiative and problem solve.
- Effective communication, negotiation, presentation and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
- Ability to meet the travel needs of the post which includes travel in the Birmingham area and further afield on occasions.
Company
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