Job Title: Clinical Project Manager – RCS - NSRSCReporting To: RCSI- NSRSC National Clinical Lead and Operations DirectorLocation: 121 St Stephens Green, DublinSchool (or department): Surgical AffairsContract type/duration: Permanent - Full timeClosing date for applications: 5:00pm on Thursday 12th of March 2026About 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 includingAct 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 teamParticipate in study clinical risk review and planningSupport the data management and statistical teamsReview and develop research protocols, patient information leaflets and other study documentsPrepare and manage the submission of Research Ethics and Regulatory applicationsIdentify funding opportunities and assist Principal Investigators with applications for grant fundingPrepare study budgets and manage adherence to study budget and timelinesReview and assist with execution of clinical contractsManage 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 necessaryEnsure compliance with ICH-GCP, study protocol and SOPs throughout the studyPrepare study-related training materials and coordinate site study initiations and study closuresCo-ordinate and conduct site monitoring visits as necessarySchedule and manage study meetings including agendas and minutesTrack 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 AffairsDevelop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and valueAssist 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 learningKeep up to date with the latest clinical trial and data protection legislationAdhere to RCSI and relevant hospital or institution policies, SOPs, guidelines, applicable laws and regulations for the conduct of clinical researchAny other duties assigned by the RCSI-NSRSC National Clinical lead and Operations DirectorKnowledge & Experience – (Essential): Bachelors degree/MSc/PhD in Science or equivalent work experience in a scientific or health related fieldMinimum of 6 years' experience of clinical trial project managementKnowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP, GDPRStrong leadership skillsExperience in supervision and managing team membersDesirable 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 journalsExperience in writing grant applicationsWe 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.