Study Manager

Are you ready for a challenge?
An opportunity to -

• change career direction
• to work on a high profile national epidemiological research study
• to join a dedicated team of research professionals

Study Manager, required to work on and manage the Observational Safety Evaluation of Asenapine (Observa) Study at the Drug Safety Research Unit, Southampton

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 (preferably PhD) Study Manager to work on the Observational Safety Evaluation of Asenapine (Observa) Study. The Observa Study will build up a cohort of patients who are newly prescribed Asenapine 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 Observa Study, participating in the co-ordination of a team of Study Facilitators and alongside a Study Administrator. While Observa 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 is an advantage.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to liaise with clinical and scientific colleagues in addition to administrative staff throughout the National Health Service in England. The study is planned for a 4 year period from start of post.

What qualifications/experience do I need?
Whilst not essential, the following would be an advantage:

• PhD in a biomedical science
• Experience in being involved with large clinical trials
• Experience in pharmacovigilance/pharmacoepidemiology
• Experience in psychiatric epidemiology

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.

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 or Part-time?
Although this position facilitates a fixed term full-time contract, we will consider any applicants who may wish to work part-time.
Salary will be in the region of £28,000-33,000 per annum (or pro-rata if part-time) depending on experience.

Informal enquiries to Dr Vanessa Marshall, Senior Research Fellow: Tel: 023 8040 8600: email vanessa.marshall@dsru.org

For further details of the application procedure please contact: Tel: 023 8040 8600: rachel.green@dsru.org

Closing date: 22 Feb 2011