Clinical Trial Manager

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Specialised Translational Research Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG) in the Department of Paediatrics as our Clinical Trial Manager.

You will play an important role in the delivery of our portfolio of clinical trials and will work closely with the Clinical Research and Operations Manager, Laura Chiverton and the Principle Investigator, Laurent Servais.

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials and will work closely with the research group to ensure efficient running of our clinical trials. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills to facilitate smooth delivery of our clinical trials.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for one year with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About you 

You will have experience in management of clinical trials and be educated to degree level, or have equivalent experience.  The successful candidate will have knowledge of the regulatory and governance requirements for UK clinical trials. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and growing research environment.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click  

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To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Laura Chiverton ([email protected]), the Clinical Research and Operations manager.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 26 July will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.