Research Support Officer - Quality Improvement Project Coordinator Cancer Research @UCC

 

The RSO - Quality Improvement Project Coordinator will support the coordination and delivery of quality improvement and operational projects within Cancer Trials Cork.

 

Working closely with the Director of Clinical Trial Operations, the Cancer Directorate Quality Lead, Unit leads and the quality group, the postholder will help progress initiatives designed to improve clinical trial processes, compliance, communication, and operational efficiency. The role will involve coordinating projects across multidisciplinary teams and supporting implementation of agreed improvements.

 

The successful candidate will also be encouraged to identify opportunities for process improvement within the facility and bring forward ideas or recommendations to the Director of Operations, Cancer Directorate Quality Lead, Unit Leads and Quality Group.

 

This role would suit someone with experience working in clinical trial unit, a commercial CRO or a regulated healthcare environment who is organised, proactive, collaborative, and interested in developing further experience in quality improvement and project coordination.

 

This role requires a good understanding of ICH-GCP, EU Clinical Trial Regulation requirements, and the Irish clinical research regulatory environment, together with excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills. 

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

 

Project title: Cancer Trials Cork

 

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

 

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Mary-Claire O’Regan, Email: maryclaireoregan@ucc.ie

 

For further information on the Department Cancer Research @UCC | University College Cork

 
 

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Appointment may be made on the Salary Scale: €54, 000 p.a. Personal rate

 

 

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

 

 

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie quoting the job-title.

 

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 29th May 2026