Research Portfolio Manager Full‑time permanent contract (37.5 hours per week) at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. We are looking to appoint a Research Portfolio Manager to join the Haematology Clinical Research Delivery Team. The team supports a variety of trials including CAR‑T, early‑phase research and commercial studies. The post holder will lead a large team of trial coordination staff and manage the haematology trials portfolio to the highest standard. Responsibilities

Initiate and deliver new trials efficiently and on time, aligning with new NIHR targets. Manage the ongoing portfolio and assist with feasibility management. Act as point of contact for internal and external colleagues, liaising with sponsors, monitors and the wider research community. Support senior colleagues with contract negotiations and financial management. Provide leadership and direct line management to trial coordination staff, including workload allocation, troubleshooting, recruitment, induction and training. Maintain knowledge of key research policies and procedures and demonstrate experience of commercial/non‑commercial study set‑up, R‑PEAK/EDGE, costings via the NIHR ICT system, initial and amendment contracting and general trial organisation.

Qualifications

Enthusiastic, motivated and experienced in trial coordination. Demonstrable experience of commercial and non‑commercial study set‑up. Working knowledge of R‑PEAK/EDGE, costings, contract management and trial organisation. Strong communication skills and proven team‑leading ability.

Benefits

Opportunities for managerial career in trial coordination and portfolio management. Training, coaching and improvement projects across the R&I division. Engagement in a dynamic, supportive research team with exposure to a variety of trials.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Clare Day, Research ManagerEmail: clare.day5@nhs.netTel: 0161 446 3000 #J-18808-Ljbffr