Research Assistant in Biomedical Science jobs

Role Purpose

The Head of Clinical Research Operations is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of the Clinical Trials Department at Dementech Neurosciences. You will be the "A to Z" lead, transitioning trials from initial feasibility and start-up through to recruitment, clinical execution, and final close-out. This is a dynamic role requiring a rare mix of regulatory expertise, clinical assessment skills, and business development acumen.

MUST HAVE: Experience in clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities1. Trial Start-Up & Regulatory Architecture

• Documentation Management: Lead the preparation and submission of all regulatory documents, including Ethics Committee (REC) submissions, Site Initiation Visits (SIV), and Non-NHS SSI forms.
• Contract & Budget: Liaise with Sponsors and CROs to negotiate site budgets and ensure financial feasibility for all new trials.
• Close-out: Manage the orderly conclusion of trials, ensuring all data is archived and site obligations are met according to ICH-GCP.

2. The Recruitment Engine

• Inquiry Management: Act as the first point of contact for all inbound trial inquiries, ensuring a professional and rapid response to potential participants and sponsors.
• Patient Recruitment: Develop and execute multi-channel recruitment strategies. Work alongside our Consultant Neurologists to screen internal databases and manage external referral networks.
• Public Relations: Represent Dementech at industry events to increase site visibility for future trial awards.

3. Clinical & Assessment Delivery

• Patient Assessments: Perform clinical and cognitive assessments as required by trial protocols (e.g., MMSE, MoCA, or specific neurological batteries).
• Patient Retention: Manage the participant journey to ensure high retention rates, providing a boutique, "white-glove" service that aligns with the Dementech brand.

4. Team Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Credentialing: Ensure every doctor and team member involved in research holds valid, up-to-date certifications, including ICH-GCP, professional indemnity insurance, and relevant clinical registrations (GMC/NMC).
• SOP Development: Write, implement, and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the department is always "inspection-ready" for the MHRA or Sponsors.
• Training: Organise and track mandatory training for all staff to ensure 100% compliance with trial protocols.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Trial coordination: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person