Project Manager, Clinical Eye Research Centre

Job overview

The Clinical Eye Research Centre within Ophthalmology at the Liverpool Foundation Trust is a purpose built unit facilitating Clinical Trials and studies in all aspects of Eye Research. The unit undertakes and delivers clinical trials/studies in patients and healthy volunteers for commercial, non-commercial and sub contract studies. This is an exciting opportunity to those with research background/knowledge to play a key role in a team working at the heart of ophthalmic research in the Liverpool City Region.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate adaptability within a fast-paced and evolving environment, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to their work.

The post holder will have primary responsibility for the operational coordination and delivery of the GREEN Study, for which Liverpool serves as the Chief Site. Acting as the principal point of contact for participating sites, sponsors and key stakeholders, the post holder will provide leadership and oversight to ensure successful study delivery and achievement of recruitment, governance and project milestones.

Working closely with the Chief Investigator, Principal Investigators, research teams, sponsors, university partners and external organisations, the post holder will coordinate study set-up, site support, regulatory submissions, project monitoring, financial oversight and risk management throughout the lifecycle of the GREEN Study.

When capacity allows and service needs require, the post holder will also provide support to the Clinical Eye Research Centre Business Team (CERCBT) in the coordination and management of other research studies and research-related business activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

With support and mentorship from the Clinical Eye Research Centre Business Team (CERCBT), the post holder will take primary responsibility for the day-to-day operational management and coordination of the GREEN Study, ensuring that study objectives, recruitment targets, timelines, governance requirements, and sponsor expectations are achieved.

As Liverpool is the Chief Site for the GREEN Study, the post holder will act as the central point of contact for participating sites, providing advice, guidance, and administrative support throughout the lifecycle of the study. The post holder will work closely with the Chief Investigator, Principal Investigators, sponsors, partner organisations, and participating research sites to ensure effective study delivery.

The post holder will:

• Coordinate and oversee all operational aspects of the GREEN Study from set-up through to study completion.
• Act as the primary liaison between Liverpool and participating sites, ensuring clear communication, consistency of processes, and adherence to study requirements.
• Lead completion of study feasibilities, Expressions of Interest, study set-up documentation, and governance submissions associated with the GREEN Study.
• Prepare, coordinate, and oversee Ethics, Research & Development (R&D), regulatory, and sponsor submissions in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and research team.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, timelines, milestones, and study metrics, ensuring that delivery remains on track and corrective actions are taken where required.
• Coordinate cross-site activities and facilitate effective collaboration between research teams, sponsors, ancillary departments, and external stakeholders.
• Identify, document, monitor, and escalate project risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are implemented and reviewed.
• Monitor study performance, recruitment targets, financial activity, and key deliverables, reporting progress to the study leadership team and sponsors as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with sponsors and collaborating organisations, ensuring a high standard of study management and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Coordinate and lead study meetings, preparing reports, updates, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure monitoring visits, monitoring reports, and study documentation are completed, maintained, and actioned within agreed timescales.
• Support budget monitoring, invoicing processes, and financial reporting associated with the GREEN Study in collaboration with the RD&I Business Team.
• Ensure that all study activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, Trust policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.

In addition to their responsibilities for the GREEN Study, the post holder will provide support to the Clinical Eye Research Centre Business Team on other non-commercial and commercial research studies as required, contributing to wider service objectives, project delivery, and operational resilience across the research portfolio.

The post holder will undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post and as reasonably requested by management