Clinical Trials Monitor

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to July 2026

UK and Global travel may be required as part of this role 

Hybrid working is possible in line with both CRCTU and University of Birmingham policies

The Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU) at the University of Birmingham is one of the largest cancer specialist clinical trials units in the UK. The unit runs both early phase and large randomised phase III/IV trials. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trials Monitor to join our Quality Management Team.

Furthermore, the Monitor contributes to the work of the wider Quality Management Team, including the writing of standard operating procedures (SOPs), performing training on relevant SOPs and encouraging the sharing of best practices across sites and within the CRCTU.

Main Duties

• Prepare, perform and follow up on on-site monitoring visits following the CRCTU Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to assess patient recruitment and compliance with trial procedures and the quality and timelines of the data collection. 
  • Plan monitoring visits with the sites in an efficient and (cost-) effective way. Arrange travel to sites and accommodation where required in between visits, ensuring costs are within the trial budget under the guidance and approval of the QA Manager
  • During the monitoring visit, review the trial related documents, perform source data verification and visit other departments involved in the trial such as pharmacy 
  • Raise any discrepancies, issues or concerns with the site staff and use own initiative to resolve issues locally 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• A first degree in a relevant biomedical or associated subject.
• Experience in a clinical research environment in a research management and governance setting.
• Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical trials, including Good Clinical Practice.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Project management experience.
• Effective communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Informal enquiries to Katie Stant, email: [email protected]  

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