Job Title: Head of Research Grade VIII / (Research Manager, Research Ethics and Clinical Trials & Studies Contracts Manager) – Temporary contract
Reference No: 03.037(2026)
Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the Research Office
Work with the Deputy CEO to support the implementation of the Hospitals research and innovation strategy (2024-2029), including the ongoing development of the Research Office and growth of the Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Manage a small team of research staff, including the Clinical Trails Administration Assistant, Clinical Trials and Studies Contracts Officer, CRF Nurse Manager, and European Reference Network (ERN) Data Managers.
Manage the clinical trial and clinical Research studies and Researcher Repositories for TUH.
Report on activities to the Research Governance Committee, CRF operations Committees and Research and Innovation Sub Committee of the Hospital Board.
Link with the Head of Innovation and continue the amalgamation of the Research and innovation Departments into one and the growth of the Departments.
Attend and prepare the agenda for the CRF operations groups meetings.
Attend, prepare reports and present at the research and innovation sub committee of the Board.
Complete and maintain PPPGs.
Oversee all governance activities of all research activities within TUH.
Oversee Human Resources for research staff, ie. Garda Vetting, induction, research registration for all research staff not employed by TUH but needing access to TUH.
Manage, develop and maintain the electronic Research and Ethics online portal, Infonetica.
Work with the Head of Innovation to manage the governance of the POCC innovation fund.
Manage the SJH/TUH Joint Research Ethics Committee Secretariat
The main role of the SJH/TUH Joint Research Ethics Committee is to maintain patient safety at all times.
Form a good working relationship with the Chair of the Ethics Committee.
Support the Research Ethics Committee.
Review Research Proposals to the SJH/TUH Joint Research Ethics Committee.
Perform all administrative duties of the Research Ethics Committee and Secretariat.
Communicate with Researchers regarding their submissions and prepare them for review by the Chair and/or Committee.
Review the Secretariats processes and amend as necessary to meet the needs of TUH and SJH Researchers.
Report on Activities at TUH and SJH Governance meetings - meet timelines for reviews and approval of studies.
Review applications for research ethics approval for ethical issues, including data protection issues.
Prepare the Annual Report for the Department of Health, the CEO Directorate and TUH.
Liaise with the Department of Health and attend meetings as required.
Collect, interpret and present data and information on the Department’s activities, staffing and expenditure.
Promote and communicate activities of the Research Ethics Committee.
Ensure the Research Ethics Committee meets the required national and internal standards.
Liaise with TUH finance, providing them with details for invoicing applicants. Track payments and accounts. Prepare reports on accounts where applicable.
Further develop the SJH/TUH Joint Research Ethics Committee, striving to improve the service we offer.
Qualifications & Experience required
Must Have
Have a Third level Qualification.
Have Data Protection Training.
Have a minimum of 4 years’ experience at least one of which includes Medical/Hospital/Legal/Pharmaceutical/Scientific experience.
2 years’ experience in Research Management and Research Ethics Management.
3 years Supervisory / Management experience.
Knowledge and understanding of Medical terminology as well as the most up to date Clinical Trial Regulation, Medical Device Regulation, Data Protection legislation, including the Health Research Regulations.
Practical experience of use of IT systems / packages including Microsoft Office and other related packages, aptitude for computing essential.
Previous experience in clinical research related work.
Have experience reviewing, negotiating and handling Clinical Trial Agreements.
Have experience working in a Clinical Research Facility, either as a Researcher or Administrator.
ICH-GCP training and be trained to provide ICH-GCP Training.
Previous experience managing the establishment of a Clinical Research Facility.
Reward & Recognition
Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, grade code 0655 - €82,258 x 7 incremental points to €99,213.
The appointment is a fulltime, temporary and pensionable.
The annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year.
Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
For a full job description please contact: talent.acquisition@tuh.ie
For more information on the job please contact: Mr. John Kelly, Deputy CEO - Tel: 01 4143068
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