Clinical Trials Manager

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

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 or until 31 December 2025 (whichever is sooner) with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.

Please visit our  website to find out more about the Department.

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 (via the ‘Apply’ button above). 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  here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Laura Chiverton, the Clinical Research and Operations manager.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 15th November 2024  will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.

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