Job Title: Clinical Project Manager – RCS - NSRSC
Reporting To: RCSI- NSRSC National Clinical Lead and Operations Director
Location: 121 St Stephens Green, Dublin
School (or department): Surgical Affairs
Contract type/duration: Permanent - Full time
Closing date for applications: 5:00pm on Thursday 12th of March 2026
About the post:
RCSI is the national institution responsible for the delivery of surgical and emergency medicine specialist training. Through our Department of Surgical Affairs we support our trainers and trainees in the delivery of the national surgical and emergency medicine training programmes. We also deliver a range of academic programmes leading to postgraduate diplomas and Masters Degrees along with the intercollegiate membership surgical examinations and the specialist fellowship examinations. We promote surgical research through the RCSI-National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC).
A key objective of the RCSI-NSRSC is to support and facilitate surgical research across the island of Ireland.
The RCSI-NSRSC are currently supporting Investigator-Led, collaborative and International surgical trials and research projects across various surgical specialties in all aspects of trial set-up, management and coordination. A key objective of the NSRSC also involves providing training in surgical research and trial methodology.
Job Responsibilities:
As a Clinical Project Manager, you will play a key role in the RCSI-NSRSC team in the day-to-day operational activities of managing surgical trials with responsibilities including
Act as the primary point of contact for designated studies, develop professional working relationships with internal departments, stakeholders, Principal Investigators and trial sites.
Manage junior members of the clinical research team
Participate in study clinical risk review and planning
Support the data management and statistical teams
Review and develop research protocols, patient information leaflets and other study documents
Prepare and manage the submission of Research Ethics and Regulatory applications
Identify funding opportunities and assist Principal Investigators with applications for grant funding
Prepare study budgets and manage adherence to study budget and timelines
Review and assist with execution of clinical contracts
Manage the maintenance of TMF, study files and other required documentation, as required per ICH-GCP and compliance with SOPs.
Ensure study training and ICH-GCP training is completed by trial teams as necessary
Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, study protocol and SOPs throughout the study
Prepare study-related training materials and coordinate site study initiations and study closures
Co-ordinate and conduct site monitoring visits as necessary
Schedule and manage study meetings including agendas and minutes
Track study activities and milestones,
Identify risks, develop and implement resolution plans to mitigate risks in collaboration with team members and other stakeholders.
Prepare regular study status reports for the RCSI-NSRSC National Clinical Lead, Operations Director and Managing Director of Surgical Affairs
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and value
Assist in the preparation of materials for internal and external communications such as newsletters and social media.
Complete all assigned training and pro-actively identify training opportunities to facilitate ongoing personal development and learning
Keep up to date with the latest clinical trial and data protection legislation
Adhere to RCSI and relevant hospital or institution policies, SOPs, guidelines, applicable laws and regulations for the conduct of clinical research
Any other duties assigned by the RCSI-NSRSC National Clinical lead and Operations Director
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):
Bachelors degree/MSc/PhD in Science or equivalent work experience in a scientific or health related field
Minimum of 6 years' experience of clinical trial project management
Knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP, GDPR
Strong leadership skills
Experience in supervision and managing team members
Desirable Skills
Experience managing regulatory and Medical Device trials.
Good knowledge of the Irish Healthcare clinical research system.
Have published clinical research in recognised peer-reviewed scientific journals
Experience in writing grant applications
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we'd love to hear from you.