Senior Clinical Trials Programme Manager

About the role

Professor Simon Draper leads a vaccine development programme, with a strong focus on malaria, antibody immunology and clinical trials. The Draper Group clinical team, led by Dr Angela Minassian, is based at the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine (CCVTM), Churchill Hospital, and is fully integrated with the laboratory research team based at the Department of Biochemistry. This role will mainly be based at the CCVTM, however there will be some liaison required at the Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford.  The group’s current website is here: https://draperlab.web.ox.ac.uk.  

This role will be responsible for the management of a portfolio of Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) in the UK and Africa as well as Controlled Human Malaria Infection (CHMI) studies and will in addition undertake line management responsibilities. In partnership with the Clinical Lead, the post-holder contributes to the overall management of the malaria clinical research programme, through the application of specialist and technical knowledge to ensure that research and strategic objectives are met and regulatory and ethical standards, and wider University polices are adhered to. This is a key role within the Group’s senior management team, and requires interactive working with a number of senior investigators and University Professional Services personnel.

This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the UKRI for up to 2 years in the first instance.

The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available. Whilst the role is a grade 8 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at grade 7 (£37,524 - £45,763 p.a.) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.

About you 

The successful applicant will hold a degree in Medical or Life Sciences and have extensive experience in clinical trials management.  You will have the ability to demonstrate leadership of large and complex clinical projects and have up to date knowledge of clinical trials management of investigational medicinal products and associated regulatory and governance requirements for UK trials. Excellent scientific writing skills are expected, and you will be a team player who is comfortable working interactively with colleagues at all levels.  Experience of line management and staff development is essential, together with having the ability to manage your time effectively to prioritise a demanding workload with competing deadlines. Advanced IT skills are expected particularly the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 175310. You will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. 

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to jee-sun.cho@bioch.ox.ac.uk   

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 11th October 2024. Only applications received before this time can be considered. interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held on as soon as possible thereafter.

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