Research Governance & Ethics Manager / Consultant

Contract - Initial 4 months, Competitive Daily Rate, Depending on Experience
Predominantly Remote - Occasional London Office
Research Ethics | Governance | Bioethics | Policy Development

Do you have experience in research ethics, bioethics, healthcare research governance or a related field? This could be an excellent opportunity for you!

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 until March 2027 offers an opportunity to contribute to 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 participan