OCTO Senior Trial Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Trial Manager to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO).

OCTO, part of the University of Oxford's Department of Oncology, conducts trials in early cancer detection, precision prevention and early phase drug trials. You will be responsible for line management and oversight within a portfolio of trials, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are met and that resources are allocated appropriately across the portfolio.

 

In this role, you will lead and motivate a team of Trial Managers and trial administrative staff in the successful conduct and delivery of trials from concept to reporting. You will be responsible for a range of activities including preparation of trial protocols, collaborating with stakeholders and funders, reviewing expenditure against trial budgets, and contributing to improvement programmes

 

The postholder will be managed by the OCTO Trial Management Director.

 

The post will be based at: Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), Level 2, Cancer & Haematology Department, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE.

 

This position offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

 

 

You will have a degree in a relevant biomedical or associated subject, or extensive trial management experience that is considered equivalent. You will have demonstrable experience of successfully managed a range of trials (to include CTIMPs) across the full lifecycle (design to archiving) and which include sample collection, multiple collaborators, funders, and stakeholders. The ability to lead, support, motivate, train and line-manage staff working across multiple projects or trials in a calm and professional manner is essential. The ability to travel easily in the UK and further afield on occasions is required.

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sarah Pearson at sarah.pearson@oncology.ox.ac.uk .

 

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

Only applications received before noon on 6 January 2025 can be considered.

 

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