Research Governance & Ethics Manager

Research Governance & Ethics Manager / Consultant
Contract: Initial 4 months March 2027
Daily Rate: Competitive, depending on experience (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote, with occasional visits to the London office
Key Skills: Research Ethics | Governance | Bioethics | Policy Development
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Research Governance & Ethics Manager / Consultant to join a health research organisation supporting large-scale medical research to improve disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
As a Research Governance & Ethics Manager / Consultant, you will support the development of ethical policies, governance frameworks and operational procedures, helping ensure that health research involving participant data, biological samples and emerging technologies is conducted responsibly.
This fixed-term contract role offers an opportunity to contribute to important healthcare research, with a particular focus on AI ethics, research governance and policy development.
You will be responsible for:
* Developing and coordinating workshops exploring the ethical use of artificial intelligence in health research.
* Working with external specialists, internal teams and stakeholders to identify ethical considerations, risks and safeguards relating to AI.
* Developing and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering research ethics, governance and participant involvement.
* Reviewing procedures relating to Research Ethics Committee approvals, research tissue bank renewals and participant consent.
* Establishing clear processes for additional participant consent, reporting ethical breaches and maintaining consistent governance standards.
* Reviewing existing research, policies and guidance to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
* Developing draft policies and governance frameworks covering the communication of health-related findings to research participants.
* Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure ethical principles are translated into practical procedures and guidance.
* Perform other duties as required.
What we are looking for:
* Experience in research ethics, bioethics, healthcare research governance or a closely related field.
* Strong understanding of ethical considerations surrounding health research, participant data, biological samples and consent.
* Knowledge of UK research ethics frameworks, Research Ethics Committees and relevant regulatory requirements.
* Experience developing, reviewing or implementing governance policies, ethical frameworks, guidance or Standard Operating Procedures.
* Understanding of ethical issues associated with artificial intelligence, including data privacy, fairness, transparency and accountability.
* Background in healthcare research, clinical research, biobanking, genomic research or a similar research environment.
* Ability to interpret complex ethical and governance requirements and translate them into clear, practical policies and procedures.
* Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Candidates from the following backgrounds will be considered:
Research Ethics Manager, Research Governance Manager, Bioethics Consultant, Healthcare Research Governance Consultant, Research Policy Manager, Ethics & Compliance Manager, Clinical Research Governance Manager, Head of Research Governance, Research Ethics Advisor, Health Research Policy Consultant, AI Ethics Consultant or a similar specialist role.
**Apply today for an opportunity to contribute to the development of ethical policies and governance frameworks, helping ensure that important healthcare research is conducted responsibly and with the appropriate safeguards.**