Deputy Director Research Operations | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £97,283 - £111,278 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, SM2 5PT |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7820318/282-CR1273 |
Summary
The Clinical Research Division delivers 900 clinical research projects a year, both as a host and as a leader of research in its own right. It is integral to the delivery of the RM/ICR joint research strategy and the success of our NIHR Biomedical Research Centre. The Deputy Director of Research Operations (Delivery & Management) is responsible for the leadership of our trial delivery and management services including the West Wing Clinical Research Facility and the Royal Marsden Clinical Trials Unit. The postholder will lead key programmes of change enabling cutting edge research for the benefit of patients.
The Clinical Research Directorate comprises 2 components. Clinical Research Core Services and Clinical Research Delivery & Management Services. This Deputy Director of Operations Post is responsible for Research Delivery & Management Services, which comprises the following:
- Tumour and treatment modality based trial delivery teams
- RM CTU Tumour and treatment modality based trial management teams
- Clinical Research Facilities – West Wing and Oak
In conjunction with their Deputy Director colleague, the post holder will also deputise for the Director of Research Operations. The post holder will have responsibility with key stake holders for the development and implementation of trial delivery and management services in support of research across RM/ICR. This will include wider system working across RM. The post holder will also work with non-hospital staff, commercial, partner and other bodies involved in the delivery of research at RM.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
Strategic and Operational Management
2.1 Contribute to ensuring that the corporate aims and vision of the Trust relating to Clinical Research are achieved
2.2 To set the vision and determine the objectives of Clinical Research Delivery & Management Services, monitor performance against these and take corrective action where appropriate.
2.3 To lead, manage and develop a culture and environment where safe and high quality clinical research is consistently delivered across the division.
2.4 To take a lead in the planning of research delivery & management service developments (including new networks and substantial capital development) which most appropriately meet the needs of research and achieve the maximum return on the resources invested.
2.5 Take responsibility for components of strategy and policy developments related to Clinical Research.
2.6 Ensure Clinical Research is able to meet all national and local performance standards taking corrective action where necessary.
Clinical Research Delivery & Management Services
• Ensure the timely and efficient provision of Clinical Research Delivery & Management Services within the available resources.
• Monitor the quality of research delivery & management services, through internal and or external review.
• Maintain robust lines of communication with all staff including managers, consultant & nursing/AHP research leads and Senior Research Staff within ICR
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
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