Research Project Manager

Purpose of the Role

Clinical research is essential to provide an evidence base for improved medicines and treatment of sick children. It is well accepted internationally that hospitals active in research and innovation are associated with better outcomes for patients and better recruitment and retention of staff. As Ireland’s largest paediatric hospital and the leading centre in Ireland for the conduct of clinical trials and studies in children and young adults, CHI has placed excellence in research and innovation as one of its key strategic objectives.

The Research Project Manager will be responsible for oversight and management of clinical research projects. They will bring research expertise and project management skills to support Principal Investigators with study planning and set-up, conduct and closeout. Working closely the team of Research Nurses, Coordinators and Assistants, they will coordinate activities to ensure that adequate resources are in place, mandatory training is completed and timelines are met.

An important part of this role will be providing direction and practical guidance to the Research Team and supervising and mentoring less experienced staff. This may include line management of research coordination staff. The post holder will also ensure that all study activities are carried out in accordance with the research quality management system and support non-conformance reporting, CAPA management and inspection readiness activities.

Essential Criteria:

• BSc in clinical or life science related subject or equivalent third level qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in clinical research including clinical trials
• Understanding of current Irish medical, academic and health services research environment and knowledge of the regulatory and legislative requirements relating to the conduct of clinical research
• Experience with research contracts
• Experience in the preparation of research ethics applications
• Good understanding of GDPR and the Irish Health Research Regulations and experience of reviewing or preparing DPIAs for research projects
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively and in a professional manner
• Excellent attention to detail

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is the 30th of January 2026 by 5pm Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact aisling.geraghty@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026.

• April 13th, 2026
• May 11th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026