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POST: Study Manager
Required to work on and manage a national Observational Study at the
Drug Safety Research Unit, Southampton
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Are you ready for a challenge?
An opportunity to:
* work on a national research study
* join a dedicated team of research professionals
The Organisation:
The Drug Safety Research Unit (DSRU) in Southampton is a leading
research unit that monitors the safety of marketed medicines. The unit
is associated with the University of Portsmouth and has a high national
and international profile.
The Position:
We are seeking a scientifically qualified Study Manager to work on an
Observational Safety Evaluation Study. The Study will build up a cohort
of patients who are newly prescribed a therapy in the Mental Health Care
setting.
The post will be of particular interest to persons with biomedical
degrees who are looking for a role in studying the safety of medicines
in large populations (pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology). The
successful candidate will work (with an appropriate level of clinical
supervision) on the Observational Study, participating in the management
and co-ordination of a team of Study Facilitators and alongside a Study
Administrative Assistant. While the study is an observational study,
many of its aspects, e.g. recruitment, relationships with investigators,
data management, etc. are similar to a large clinical trial. Experience
in being involved with large clinical trials, though not necessary, is
an advantage.
The successful candidate for this post will be required to liaise with
clinical and scientific healthcare colleagues in addition to
administrative staff. The study is planned for a 4 year period from
start of post.
What qualifications/experience do I need?
* A good degree in biomedical sciences
Whilst not essential, the following would be an advantage:
* Experience in being involved with large clinical trials
* Experience in pharmacovigilance/pharmacoepidemiology
* Experience in psychiatric epidemiology
* MSc or PhD
* Experience in managing the activities of a small team
In addition, the successful applicant will be required to be confident,
innovative, self-motivated, a good team player, have a willingness to
learn new skills (support will be provided for appropriate career
development) and with excellent communication skills - both oral and
written. Due to the nature of the role and the requirement of national
travel for this study, we require candidates to hold a full UK driving
licence.
We encourage a broad range of candidates who may have no specific
experience related to the post but can demonstrate willingness to learn
and are considered to have an appropriate aptitude (a manager of a
similar study at the DSRU was appointed directly after a post doctorate
research post).
What aspects of research will I gain experience in?
* Develop research skills in conducting a population-based
epidemiological study on the safety of medicines (or further experience)
in conducting this kind of study
* Develop skills in critical appraisal of drug safety studies
* Present research findings in peer reviewed journals
* Attend national and international scientific meetings
Full time
This position facilitates a fixed term full-time contract.
Salary will be in the region on £30,000 - £37,000 per annum depending on
experience. A higher salary may be awarded to an exceptional candidate.
Informal enquiries to Dr Vanessa Marshall, Senior Research Fellow:
Tel: 023 8040 8600 email: [log in to unmask]
For further details on the application procedure please contact:
Tel: 023 8040 8600 email: [log in to unmask]
Closing date: 11 June 2012
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