Assistant Trial Manager

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time clinical trials data manager for the LACI-3 study. The role involves monitoring data accuracy, liaising with team members, and managing trial documentation. Strong organisational skills and experience in clinical trials are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trials data management and research administration.
• Excellent organisational and data accuracy skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of research ethics and R&D principles.
• Current GCP certificate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data accuracy and completeness in real time.
• Liaise with sites and other LACI-3 team members.
• Manage the trial email inbox.
• Provide trial materials to sites.
• Assist Follow-up Coordinators.

Skills

Clinical trials data management

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

Data accuracy

Multicentre trials experience

Job description

Grade

UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum, pro‑rata if part time

Part‑time

21 hours per week

Fixed term

24 months

The Opportunity

LACI‑3 is the largest and only Phase 3 trial in small vessel (lacunar) stroke in the world, a major cause of stroke and vascular dementia, currently with no effective treatment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data accuracy and completeness in real time.
• Liaise with sites and other LACI‑3 team members.
• Manage the trial email inbox.
• Provide trial materials to sites.
• Assist Follow‑up Coordinators.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trials data management and research administration.
• Excellent organisational and data accuracy skills.
• Experience of multicentre trials including liaison with site staff and primary care.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of research ethics and R&D principles, and of Good Clinical Practice with an up‑to‑date GCP certificate.

Application Documents

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV stating qualifications, employment experience, other relevant research experience, current UK visa status and right to work.
• Cover letter stating your reasons for applying for the post, your interest and experience of stroke trials.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant clinical trial community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family‑friendly initiatives.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion. The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Right to Work

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is the 15th of December 2025

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Interview dates TBC