Head of Operations Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
51306 - 59450 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
An exciting opportunity as Head of Operations is available in the Diabetes Trial Unit (DTU) which forms a key part of the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM), a pioneering centre that combines clinical care, research and education in diabetes, endocrine and cardiometabolic diseases. We promote world-class research to improve our understanding of these conditions and to accelerate the search for new treatments, devices, and cures. The DTU performs interventional and observational clinical studies and collaborates with researchers locally, nationally and internationally.
Reporting to the DTU Director, the postholder will apply best practice to develop, manage, and share results from clinical trials, and to play a major role in expanding and developing the DTU. We seek to appoint a highly skilled, dynamic, and self-motivated person, with a proven track record of initiating, managing and delivering clinical trials. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong decision-making skills and lead, motivate, and manage the performance of a multidisciplinary team. The person will deliver research consistent with best practice; and engage with regulatory bodies, health research authorities, sponsors, clinical research units, and funders. The successful postholder will provide strategic planning and help determine the priorities for the unit, be proactive in securing new funding, and deputise for the director if required. The person will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and hold a postgraduate degree or have equivalent experience.
This is a full-time appointment.
Only applications received before midday on 25th May 2023 can be considered.
Please quote reference 165025 on all correspondence. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
