Research Governance Manager
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jul 7, 2026
Job Description:
The Research Governance Manager will sit within the Research Operations Risk and Compliance function and will work with the Research Governance and Compliance Manager to continue the development and implementation of the Clinical Research Governance framework as part of the University’s overarching Research and Knowledge Exchange Risk and Compliance Framework. Working closely with operational leads, clinical trials unit, CIs and PIs, and PGRs to facilitate and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
In conjunction with the Research Governance and Compliance Manager, the role holder will lead on Sponsor activity for clinical trials of investigational medicinal products and clinical investigations of medical devices, including providing recommendations to and acting on behalf of, where necessary, the Research Governance and Compliance Manager and the Head of Research Integrity, Governance and Compliance, mainly on the overall management of clinical research to embed consistent practices and procedures to identify, process, report, and mitigate risk, focusing on the Clinical Trials Regulations, Medical Devices Regulations and principles of GCP.
Supporting the Research Governance and Compliance Manager with adherence to Clinical Trials legislation, and other regulations applicable to clinical research governance as set by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and/or the Health Research Authority (HRA).
The role holder will have experience in providing specialist advice, guidance and training on all matters relating to research governance and regulatory compliance. Reporting to and working closely with the Research Governance and Compliance Manager on coordinating and managing the development, implementation, and awareness raising of clinical research governance policies and procedures to ensure the University’s compliance. Lead on identifying and implementing best practice in their area to ensure that the service continues to evolve in line with the external academic research landscape. Effective stakeholder management will therefore be key to ensure active engagement and compliance across the research community.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
Your working hours will be full time (36.25 hours per week).
Please contact Dr Alison Thorpe ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 03 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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Job Description:
The Research Governance Manager will sit within the Research Operations Risk and Compliance function and will work with the Research Governance and Compliance Manager to continue the development and implementation of the Clinical Research Governance framework as part of the University’s overarching Research and Knowledge Exchange Risk and Compliance Framework. Working closely with operational leads, clinical trials unit, CIs and PIs, and PGRs to facilitate and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
In conjunction with the Research Governance and Compliance Manager, the role holder will lead on Sponsor activity for clinical trials of investigational medicinal products and clinical investigations of medical devices, including providing recommendations to and acting on behalf of, where necessary, the Research Governance and Compliance Manager and the Head of Research Integrity, Governance and Compliance, mainly on the overall management of clinical research to embed consistent practices and procedures to identify, process, report, and mitigate risk, focusing on the Clinical Trials Regulations, Medical Devices Regulations and principles of GCP.
Supporting the Research Governance and Compliance Manager with adherence to Clinical Trials legislation, and other regulations applicable to clinical research governance as set by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and/or the Health Research Authority (HRA).
The role holder will have experience in providing specialist advice, guidance and training on all matters relating to research governance and regulatory compliance. Reporting to and working closely with the Research Governance and Compliance Manager on coordinating and managing the development, implementation, and awareness raising of clinical research governance policies and procedures to ensure the University’s compliance. Lead on identifying and implementing best practice in their area to ensure that the service continues to evolve in line with the external academic research landscape. Effective stakeholder management will therefore be key to ensure active engagement and compliance across the research community.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
Your working hours will be full time (36.25 hours per week).
Please contact Dr Alison Thorpe ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 03 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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