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Overview
The Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU) is a UKCRC-registered clinical trials unit providing high-quality support in running clinical trials in line with international regulatory standards, from the planning stages right through to analysis and reporting.
As the Director of the CTRU, you will be responsible for a portfolio of trials and for developing and expanding the CTRU portfolio into trials of cancer interventions.
Leading a unit of nearly 100 researchers that sits in the School of Medicine and Population Health, you will make a full contribution to the vision and strategy of the University of Sheffield, delivering excellent teaching and research.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To maintain and grow the portfolio of CTRU clinical trials undertaken with collaborators within and outside the University
- To be responsible for the day-to-day financial and personnel management of the unit, and for the timely delivery of high quality trials support services
- To review and amend as necessary the financial framework and charging structure enabling the unit to generate its own income for future growth
- To make a case for UoS investment in CTRU infrastructure and key staff as necessary
- To ensure provision of advice and support to researchers developing new funding proposals, ensuring that trials are designed to robust scientific standards
- To ensure that all services provided by the unit are compliant with the relevant professional, national and EU regulatory frameworks
- To develop strong links with other agencies and potential clients, in the academic, health and commercial sectors, with other CTUs and NIHR research support organisations. and with relevant University offices
- To consistently deliver academic output, at internationally recognised standard, related to clinical evaluation and research methodology
- To deliver teaching within the Faculty of Health that aligns with your experience and skills
- Make a full and active contribution to the principles of the Sheffield Academic'. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University's achievements as a whole.
- Make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
- Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Essential criteria
- Post-graduate level qualification in a health related discipline (assessed at: application).
- At least five years experience in managing clinical trials or similar large/complex clinical research projects (assessed at: application).
- Knowledge of cancer trials (assessed at: application).
- Understanding of clinical and health services research in an academic environment (assessed at: application and interview).
- Knowledge of relevant systems, policies, legislation and quality standards related to clinical trials (assessed at: application and interview).
- Experience of delivering high quality education and student experience in a higher education setting (assessed at: application and interview).
- Ability to negotiate with stakeholders from a range of settings and at both junior and senior levels (assessed at: application and interview).
- A track record of peer-reviewed publication in clinical or health services research (assessed at: application).
- A track record of significant research grant capture in clinical research (assessed at: application).
- Well organised and self motivated with good time management skills (assessed at: application and interview).
- Excellent HR and financial management skills (assessed at: application and interview).
For informal enquiries about this job please contact Mark Strong, Dean of the School of Medicine and Population Health (PA Francesca Baker f.a.baker@sheffield.ac.uk)
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in March 2025. This will consist of an interview and campus tour. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 17th February. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact jim.catto@sheffield.ac.uk.
Our vision and strategic plan
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What we offer
- A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
- Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
- Generous pension scheme.
- A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
- A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks).
- Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
- A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
- A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- support for those going through the menopause
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
- and more
More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
Criminal record
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Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).
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