Project Manager REAL world Dementia OUTcomes (READ-OUT)

University of Oxford - Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital

Placed On: 16th February 2026
Closes: 6th March 2026
Job Ref: 184860

Location: Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

We are looking to appoint a project manager to join the multi-disciplinary team supporting the Trials Delivery Framework within Dementias Platform UK with the delivery of the READ-OUT Programme. The READ-OUT Programme is a £4.5m project aimed at establishing the utility of blood biomarkers of dementia in the care of people with cognitive disorders.

About the Role

The post is for a fixed term (funded to 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension to 31 March 2029) and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

You will provide project management, including planning, implementation and delivery of the READ-OUT programme, fostering agreement from clinical leads and Sponsors on elements such as timelines, resource requirements and risk management strategies. You will contribute to the design of the observational study and randomised control trial part of READ-OUT and will also design and implement a programme of progress audits to monitor the delivery of the READ-OUT research programme

Whilst the role is a Grade 8 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at Grade 7 (£38674-£46913) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.

About You

You will have a first degree in a biomedical or social science discipline (or relevant senior clinical research management experience). With an understanding of clinical research methodologies, the UK research landscape and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)guidelines, you will hold a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) GCP certificate qualification. Certification in project management (PRINCE 2, PMP, etc.) and familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (SDC) systems and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) would be desirable.

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please see the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

The closing date for applications is 6 March 2026.