Research Business Development and Initiation Manager

This post will focus on driving business development activities and expanding OHCT's capabilities in clinical research with a particular focus on Trust research priorities such as Immune Effector Cell Therapies. The role will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of strategies to enhance our research portfolio and foster collaborations with industry partners. To ensure the financial sustainability of our clinical trials initiatives, this position will be involved in financial management, overseeing non-commercial funding and commercial trial income, collaborating closely with the OHCT Clinical Trial Manager to monitor profitability and areas for reinvestment. This role will not only enhance Oncology and Haematology research opportunities at Guy's and St Thomas' Trust but also, provide a competitive edge, facilitating the development of new therapies and granting more researchers and patients access to trials and treatments.

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing timely set-up of Commercial and Non-Commercial clinical trials, including directing and line-managing the set-up team including the OHCT Set-Up Specialist and Imaging and Pathology Coordinator as well as a team of data managers., To lead the feasibility, set-up, financial management, and business development functions for commercial and non-commercial clinical trials within OHCT, ensuring studies are delivered efficiently, aligned with organisational priorities, financially sustainable, and supported by strong stakeholder partnerships.

Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, witharound 12,500 staff; an annual turnover ofmore than £1 billion; and 1.6 million patient contacts a year. Ourhospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.

We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities and - from April 2011 - have integrated community services in Lambeth and Southwark into the Trust. We also provide specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiac, kidney, women's and orthopaedic services, and we are home to the Evelina Children's Hospital. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. We also have a positive approach to corporate social responsibility and are keen to engage our staff in an agenda that ranges from promoting environmental sustainability to the creation of local employment opportunities.