Research Sponsorship Officer Jobs

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom, Sheffield

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38682.00 - 46580.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Pivotal role in supporting the Trust's growing portfolio of commercial research studies, following our recent CRDC funding award. Ensure that all commercial research is conducted in line with Trust requirements, current legislation, national guidelines, and Trust policies. Provide expert advice and guidance to investigators, supporting them with administrative planning and compliance throughout the research lifecycle.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute to the development and management of systems and procedures for the co-ordination of commercial research within the Trust
Act as the primary contact for CRDC research within the Trust
Communicating effectively with the clinicians and research teams providing support and guidance to ensure best practice is achieved, and helping researchers to grow their commercial activity
Communicating with commercial sponsors and regional and national support services to trouble shoot any challenges in set up and delivery
Liaising with all staff involved in research (Consultants and junior medical staff, project managers, research nurses and other nursing staff, central laboratories, Clinical Trials Unites, Clinical Research Organisations etc)
To have a robust knowledge of Information Governance and ensure adherence to applicable legislation and Trust Policies in the conduct of the Trust's Sponsored studies
Working with the Research & Development Manager to ensure that all required legal contracts are in place for the effective and robust delivery of commercial research

Requirements:

First degree in biomedical / scientific discipline or equivalent experience
Management qualification, or equivalent Experience
ICH-GCP qualification
Previous experience of working in a research support environment and/or understanding of NHS R&D environment, Sponsorship, research funding systems, managing clinical trials and clinical trial methodology and logistics
Managerial experience in an administration environment
Experience in a governance or a research role
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and using them to produce written formal reports with quality presentation skills
Experience of managing multiple projects / assignments independently and as a team
Advanced decision making skills and ability to resolve complex work-related issues
Proven record of planning, organisational, change management and administration skills
Excellent level of verbal and written communication with the ability to persuade, negotiate and influence others
Able to use judgement and initiative to provide information and support
Excellent numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Empathetic approach to managing and resolving enquiries
Able to manage difficult and distressing situations effectively
Able to collaborate with others
Positive and flexible approach to work
Understands limits of own responsibilities

Nice to have:

Postgraduate qualification
Project Management Qualification
Project Management
Experience of working in the NHS
Experience in a customer facing role
Experience of managing a team

What we offer:

Generous annual leave and pension schemes
Health and wellbeing programmes
Exclusive discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Expiration:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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