Project Manager

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join the McShane Group in the Department of
Paediatrics as our Project Manager.





You will play an important role in the contribution towards developing new
candidate vaccines for tuberculosis (TB) and human challenge models for both
TB and SARS-CoV-2.





You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of clinical research and
provide effective support through great communication and organisational
skills.





You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health
research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug
development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging,
neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.





This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term maternity cover contract
for 16 months. Secondments will also be considered.





**About you**



You will have a degree in a relevant health-related subject, or equivalent
experience in clinical trial delivery, supplemented by relevant post-
qualification experience in a Project Management role, with proven and
demonstrable grant management skills. You will possess good attention to
detail with the ability to work under minimal supervision. You will have
highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of
staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and stimulating
research environment.





**Application Process**



You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement.





To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Hannah Preston-Jones, the
Senior Project Manager, using the contact details below.





Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 7 June 2024 will be
considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.