Head of Clinical Research Performance

Job overview

This is a fixed term post until 19 July 2027 to a) provide cover for an unpaid employment break for the Deputy Director, Research Operations (Core Services) from 01 Feb 2027 to 02 Jul 2027, and b) to deliver dedicated senior strategic support for a short term project to improve set-up timelines for clinical research from Sep 2026 - Jan 2027 (whilst the Deputy Director remains in post).

The performance programme will be the sole focus of the post until 29 January 2027. From 29 January 2027 to 19 July 2027, the role will balance the performance programme and additionally undertake some of the responsibilities of the Deputy Director, Research Operations (Core Services) whilst they are on a leave of absence (returning July 2027).

Performance programme:

The performance programme will be the sole focus of the post until 29 January 2027.

UK Government requires improvement in the speed of set-up for clinical research ...