Research Manager

Primary Care Research Northern Ireland (PCRNI) has recently been established to support research delivery in NI General Practice / Primary Care. Primary Care Research Northern Ireland was set up as part of the UK Clinical Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Network and the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network.

Role Summary

The Primary Care Research Manager, Primary Care Research Northern Ireland (PCRNI) will provide strategic and operational leadership for the development and delivery of research, development and innovation across Primary Care in Northern Ireland. The post holder will lead the expansion of commercial research opportunities, develop partnerships with research sponsors, universities, healthcare organisations and Primary Care Practices, and ensure the effective delivery of research studies in line with relevant governance, regulatory and contractual requirements.

Essential Criteria

•A university degree or professional qualification and have worked for at least 3 years' in a management role to include substantial relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to project manage a complex project from start-up phase onwards within a research setting.

OR

•Have worked for at least 5 years in a management role to include substantial relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to project manage a complex project from start-up phase onward within a research setting

•At least two years' middle management experience at Band 7 equivalent or above within a Research and Development setting.

Hold a full current driving licence and/or have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to meet the requirements of the post in full.

This relates to any individual who has declared that they have a disability which debars them from driving.

For full job details and essential and desirable criteria, please see the application pack, which may be downloaded below.

Additional Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme and NHS Car Lease Scheme.

• Federations also recognise HSC reckonable service for increment points, annual leave and sick leave.

Anticipated date of interview: Tuesday 1st December 2026.

The closing date for submission of completed applications is 12 noon, Friday 20 th November 2026.

Eastern FSU offer a range of attractive terms and conditions of employment. For full job details and all essential and desirable criteria please see the Applicant Information document.

Please note application is via our application form only and not CV, once you click on Apply now, we will be notified, and you will receive an application form by email.

Eastern FSU is an equal opportunities employer.