Post Date: 24-Jul-2025
Close Date: 10-Aug-2025
Job Title:
Study Feasibility and Activation Manager
Department:
RCSI Clinical Research Centre, Beaumont
Reporting to:
Professor Ger Curley, Director of Clinical Research Centre
Location:
RCSI Smurfit Building, Beaumont Hospital
Contract/Duration:
0.4 FTE - Specified Purpose contract up to 17 months
Remuneration:
Up to €25,000 per annum
Closing Date:
10th August 2025
RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical, and professional staff committed to better health. We promote diversity and inclusion and support personal development. Join us to contribute to our mission: “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”.
We value candidates from all backgrounds to strengthen our university and advance our strategic goals aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. RCSI consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide, recognized for excellence in health and well-being.
The RCSI Clinical Research Centre (RCSI-CRC), established in 2000, supports research across key clinical areas in Beaumont and Rotunda Hospitals, serving as hubs for the RCSI Hospitals Group. Our mission is to enhance clinical trial capacity, increase research outputs, and improve patient access to innovative therapies.
Position Summary:
We seek an exceptional Study Feasibility and Activation Manager to lead and execute the site feasibility, hospital approval, and study start-up processes, ensuring efficient trial activation and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead site feasibility assessments, hospital approval processes, and study setup phases.
2. Guide sponsors through site start-up procedures for timely activation.
3. Manage feasibility assessments, legal agreements, budgets, and study documentation.
4. Coordinate and host feasibility meetings with sponsors and clinical teams.
5. Review protocols to determine site requirements and liaise with hospital departments.
6. Support the clinical team with documentation and process completion.
7. Monitor study activation timelines and report metrics.
8. Act as the primary communication hub for study activation.
9. Develop local communication plans and maintain a database of research-active investigators.
10. Support staff and stakeholders in study start-up activities.
11. Utilize CRF Manager software for data management and reporting.
Qualifications:
* Degree in a relevant field, e.g., Nursing.
* Good Clinical Practice qualification.
Knowledge & Experience:
Essential:
* Minimum three years’ experience as a clinical research nurse or relevant role with clinical trial involvement.
* Knowledge of research feasibility processes and trial protocols.
* Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data reporting.
* Excellent communication and IT skills.
Desirable:
* Understanding of GDPR, hospital approvals, legislative requirements, and research governance.
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