Global Medical Affairs Research Grant & Study Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Act as the operational leader for the Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISS) and the research grants process, ensuring effective administration and governance.

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of ISS and research grant activities, from submission to study close-out.

• Handle study contracts, milestones, budgets, payments, reporting obligations, and maintain precise study documentation and tracking systems.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and external stakeholders to facilitate evidence generation activities.

• Organize the planning, execution, oversight, and close-out of Medical Affairs-sponsored evidence generation programs, which include Phase IV studies, observational research, registries, and real-world evidence initiatives.

• Track study timelines, deliverables, operational performance, and ensure studies adhere to GCP, regulations, ethical standards, and company procedures.

• Assist Phase III clinical development programs and promote alignment between development activities and post-approval evidence generation strategies.

• Aid in expanded access, compassionate use, and other special research programs, ensuring proper coordination, documentation, and tracking.

• Supervise external vendors and CROs, monitoring their performance, quality, timelines, and budget compliance while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks.

• Participate in process enhancements, SOP development, inspection readiness, and initiatives that improve operational efficiency, compliance, and transparency across evidence generation programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related scientific field (advanced degree preferred).

• At least 5–8 years of experience in Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, or Evidence Generation.

• Experience in managing clinical studies, including investigator-sponsored studies (ISS), Phase III/IV, observational, or post-marketing research.

• Preferred experience in coordinating research grants and investigator-sponsored studies.

• Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, clinical research regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated project management skills with the capability to handle multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Experience collaborating with CROs, investigators, academic institutions, and external research partners in a global context.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.

• Proficient in clinical trial management systems, grants management systems, electronic document management systems, and Microsoft Office.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary: A market-aligned base salary starting from 78,863 GBP – 108,436 GBP, based on experience and location.