JOB DESCRIPTION
Research Manager / Senior Research Manager –
Trials Statistician
Job Title:
Research Manager / Senior Research Manager – Trials
Statistician, Grade 6 / 7
Department:
Research Department
Responsible to:
Head of Statistics
Staff Supervised:
Purpose:
To work as a Trials Statistician and take a proactive role in the development of
the Trials Unit.
To work with the Head of the Trials unit in the development of proposals and
delivery of RCT projects.
To conduct complex quantitative analyses as project methodologies demand and
to assist the Centre in meeting the quantitative needs of the Foundation.
Main Activities:
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Taking a lead on RCT projects within the Trials Unit, writing proposals,
designing protocols and undertaking analysis.
Developing further an expertise in trial management
Managing the allocated element of projects assigned to the centre,
ensuring analysis is accurate, appropriate, on time and within budget.
Assisting the project leader in determining the most efficient use of the
project team in completing all required analysis.
Acting as PL on quantitative projects owned by the Centre, and occasional
research department projects.
Devising and contributing to the quantitative elements of proposals and
project design, including estimating associated costs.
Providing advice, instruction and training to research staff.
Ensuring quality assurance procedures are in place, fit for purpose and
being used across the department.
Building strong client relationships and attending and reporting on regular
client meetings;
Designing and delivering projects to ensure that they have an impact on
learners, practitioners or policy makers.
Acting as a link to other Centres within the department and with other
departments to facilitate good working relationships.
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General administration, including maintaining records of analyses carried
out, time spent on projects and archiving.
Contributing to research reports and papers, attending conferences and
otherwise taking part in the dissemination of the Foundation's activities.
Taking a proactive role in departmental strategic developments; e.g.
quantitative developments, new areas of work, targets.
Participating in professional development and other activities of the
Centre, Department and Foundation.
Contributing to Foundation-wide strategic activities as required.
Representing the Foundation at external meetings as required.
Other duties relevant to the work of the Centre, at the request of the Head
of Centre.
Line Management Skills:
 To ensure that the corporate view is communicated and understood by
staff and provides a channel for feedback to senior management.
 To support the change process both within departments and across the
Foundation.
 To conduct effective performance reviews, setting clear individual/project
and departmental objectives and ensuring these are monitored. To seek
and collate feedback from Team Managers to ensure staff are being
developed, motivated and to support performance review.
 To plan appropriate learning and development activities to support the
department development plan and individual development. To review the
effectiveness of investment in learning and development.
 To encourage staff to be involved in decision making. To utilise the skill of
direct reports to their full potential by coaching and mentoring. To
recognise and acknowledge excellent performance.
 To provide timely and appropriate feedback, both positive and
developmental.
 To address any performance issues effectively, involving the Team
manager as required.
Post holder:
Signature:
Date:
For Foundation:
Signature:
Date:
(Head of Centre)
December 2015