Trial Manager

About the role

The UKCRC-registered Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU) at the University of Plymouth provides multi-disciplinary academic support to researchers and clinicians for the design and conduct of high-quality clinical trials and other well designed research studies.

With a growing portfolio of studies, funded by the NIHR and other major non-commercial research funding bodies, we are seeking a Trial Manager to join the team. You will be assigned one or more studies to manage on a day-to-day basis, based on the needs of the portfolio and the individual’s skills, experience and aspirations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a CTU that has retained full registration status from the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) since 2007.

We are looking for a suitably experienced person, with energy and enthusiasm to grasp new opportunities and help shape the future of the PenCTU within a committed team. You will work closely with a team of trial managers, data managers, system developers, statisticians, other methodologists and clinicians to develop and manage a portfolio of clinical studies on behalf of investigators across the South-West peninsula and further afield.

Appointment grade will be dependent on skills and experience. You must have a good knowledge of all stages in the life cycle of clinical trials. Applicants should have substantial experience in the central management of randomised controlled trials.

You should have educational attainment at higher education level in a relevant discipline or comparable level qualification in a clinical or related discipline (or demonstrable equivalent experience). You will write fluently, have excellent oral communication skills, be highly organised, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and be able to prioritise their workload. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications is essential.

The PenCTU is based within the Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth, with offices on the University of Plymouth’s attractive North Campus at the Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Wendy Ingram by email: wendy.ingram@plymouth.ac.uk

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week. We are open to applications for full or part-time hours and can support various models of working: from fully remote, hybrid working or fully office-based. Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

Remote working is available up to 5 days a week.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Interviews are expected to take please week commencing Monday 24 February 2025 and you will be notified whether you have been shortlisted or not.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Wednesday 5 February 2025.

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

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