Project Manager (Change) iReach Health at Queen’s University Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Project Manager (Change) for iREACH Health, a new clinical trial facility being established as part of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD).*

The iREACH Health Project Manager will support the delivery of a significant programme of modernisation and reform of the Northern Ireland (NI) clinical research ecosystem to better support the delivery of the NI Clinical Trial research portfolio.

The role will support the planning, development, provision and implementation of a new and innovative operational framework, aligning the requirements of key stakeholders in the NI clinical research ecosystem, facilitating new ways of working and operational methods to deliver on clinical research portfolio growth priorities, including joint Key Performance Indicators, governance, quality assurance and reporting structures and a new financial 
operational framework.

*The BRCD is aimed at stimulating long-term economic growth. It unlocks £1 billion of transformative co-investment by the UK Government and NI Executive which will deliver more than 20 highly ambitious projects and programmes, create up to 20,000 new, and better, jobs and help make the region a global investment destination over the next decade – in 2030 and beyond.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:

• Honours degree (or equivalent for international applicants) in Life and Health Sciences discipline

OR

Substantial recent relevant Project Management experience in Life and Health Sciences/Clinical Trial environment which is directly comparable to the role.

• Substantial recent relevant experience of delivering projects in a Higher Education Institution/Life Health Sciences
 Clinical Trial environment to include experience of:

– successful application of change and project management principles

­- planning and delivering large scale projects on time and within budget

­- negotiating with and influencing multiple stakeholders 

­- building and maintaining an effective change network

­- facilitation of groups, for example running workshops or discussions

­- training and coaching.

• Evidence of having delivered a supportive and positive experience of change

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 25/08/2023

Anticipated Interview Date: 08/09/2023

Further Information

Informal enquiries may be directed to Kara Bailie at kara.bailie@qub.ac.uk

For information about iReach Health please visit www.qub.ac.uk/about/belfast-region-city-deal/ireach/

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 
9 bank holidays)

Further information on our attractive package can be found at www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please visit  www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or click to Apply.