Cancer Clinical Trials Set Up Specialist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare trust is seeking a dynamic Clinical Trial professional with setup and regulatory experience. This role involves coordinating clinical trials from site selection to regulatory approval, emphasizing communication and negotiation skills. Ideal candidates will be educated to degree level, have oncology knowledge, and experience in clinical research. Join a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Understanding of cancer and cancer therapies required.
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities to support timely trial initiation.
• Manage set-up of clinical trials from Site Selection Visit to regulatory approvals.
• Develop effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Ability to Innovate

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Relevant Masters or commitment to study for a Masters

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven Clinical Trial professional with set up and regulatory experience. Working in a busy Cancer Clinical Trials Unit you will be the main contact for the set-up of clinical trials from Site Selection Visit, through budget and contract negotiation to regulatory approvals and site initiation.

About us: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Responsibilities

You will be an integral part of the team, demonstrating outstanding communication and negotiation skills, motivated by challenging timelines and thriving in a fast paced environment. Full training will be provided but an understanding of oncology and haematology protocols will be a definite advantage.

Main duties include the set-up of clinical trials from Site Selection Visit through budget and contract negotiation to regulatory approvals and site initiation. You will coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams to support timely trial initiation and conduct.

Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Understanding of cancer and cancer therapies
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. High level of numeracy
• Relevant Masters or commitment to study for a Masters

Desirable

• Research methods education

Experience

• Experience in clinical research
• Experience of co-ordinating clinical trials, both commercial and non-commercial (including negotiations and liaison with outside departments)
• Experience of using IT systems for information dissemination/ performance monitoring

Desirable

• Experience of preparing submissions/ applications to relevant approval bodies i.e. JRO/Research Ethics Committees

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with members of multidisciplinary teams and staff at all levels across networks
• In depth working knowledge of ICH GCP and the Regulations
• Proven ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own work in a busy work environment and time critical situations
• Able to co-ordinate and influence the activity of others to produce work within agreed timescales and quality standards. Evidence of ability to work on own initiative
• Committed to personal and professional development
• Attention to detail
• Ability to innovate and respond to change

Communication

• Confident and articulate, able to get across own point and negotiate in complex situations.

Personal and People Development

• Displays enthusiastic and tenacious nature

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice

Specific Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Address: UCLH, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU.