Trials Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with good interpersonal skills to work with the DIRECT team at the Centre for Bone & Joint Health, Blizard Institute. Working in a dedicated trial team, supporting the Senior Trials Manager and the Trials Manager. This is an interesting and varied role with various tasks in order to meet important study milestones whilst following clinical trial regulations and PCTU processes. We are looking for someone who aspires to excellence, shares our values and will play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

About You

You will have previous administration experience gained within either a research setting, NHS or in higher education establishment, be a team player, have a strong work ethic and sense of accountability whilst also supporting the team. You will need to have an eye for detail, use your own initiative and be able to work flexibly to tight deadlines in sometimes changing and challenging circumstances. In addition, you will need to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills across a wide range of colleagues as you will be part of a busy clinical trials environment. Previous experience of working in the clinical trials environment is desirable but not essential.

About the Institute

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 360 staff based in four academic Centers and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of c700 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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