Junior Clinical Trial Manager

Location: Oxford Vaccine Group, CCVTM, Churchill Hospital, Oxford

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as a Junior Clinical Trial Manager (JCTM). The Junior Clinical Trial Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials or research studies across the whole lifecycle, this includes ensuring they are delivered on time, to budget and to the expected quality standards. This JCTM role is a training position, focusing on the delivery and closeout phase of the clinical trial/study.

Working with the support of the Project Management and Senior Research teams, the JCTM will ensure quality in all areas of trial coordination. 

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. 

The role requires on site working for at least four days per week, however, remote working can be facilitated one day a week following the initial induction period. 

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 ideally have previous experience of trial administration however training would be provided on all aspects of the role. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding 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 here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. 

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Emma Plested, Programme and Regulatory Affairs Director (UK) for the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), using the contact details below. 

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 8 January 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Please note that response times may be delayed due to the University's Christmas and New Year closure period. We endeavour to respond to queries as soon as possible. 

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion.

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