Project Manager

Churchill Hospital, Oxford

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the McShane Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Project Manager.

You will play an important role in the contribution towards developing new candidate vaccines for tuberculosis (TB) and human challenge models for both TB and SARS-CoV-2.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of clinical research and provide effective support through great communication and organisational skills.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

This position is offered full-time on a maternity cover contract for 16 months. Secondments will also be considered.

About you

You will have a degree in a relevant health-related subject, or equivalent experience in clinical trial delivery, supplemented by relevant post-qualification experience in a Project Management role, with proven and demonstrable grant management skills. You will possess good attention to detail with the ability to work under minimal supervision. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and stimulating research environment.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application (via the ‘Apply’ button above). The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here  for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Hannah Preston-Jones, the Senior Project Manager, using the contact details below.

[email protected]

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 6 May 2024  will be considered. Interviews are expected to be held on 22 May 2024 (subject to change).