CLINICAL TRIAL ADMINISTRATOR

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave (pro rata for PT)

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Job summary

The University of Oxford's Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO) invites applications for a Clinical Trial Administrator to support the day-to-day running of academic oncology trials across a varied portfolio. The role involves managing trial activities for 1–3 studies, coordinating data entry, documentation, and communications with trial teams.

You will have at least A-level in a biomedical subject, experience in clinical research with GCP, and strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• A-level or equivalent in biomedical or related subject.
• Experience in a clinical research setting with understanding of GCP.
• Experience with data entry, data coding, entry validation and reporting.
• Strong communication and administrative skills, including email, minute-taking, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of clinical trials across multiple studies.
• Maintain and handle trial documentation, data entry and reporting.
• Coordinate communications within trial teams and with sites.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Written and spoken English

Communication

Education

A-level or equivalent in biomedical/related subject

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trial Administrator (CTA) to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), working in a team of trial management professionals, running clinical trials and studies across a varied portfolio. The post holder will be responsible for a range of activities required in the day-to-day running of clinical trials. CTAs will usually work on 1-3 trials, offering the opportunity to be involved in and learn about a wide range of clinical trial management activities. OCTO is based in the Department of Oncology, University of Oxford. OCTO develops and runs academic clinical trials and studies and is proactive in improving clinical trial procedures. Working to the highest standards our trials are concerned with the practical application of high-quality clinical research into early detection and prevention strategies and innovative and effective cancer therapies. There will be the occasional need to travel to participating hospitals or national meetings (approximately twice a year, sometimes with the need for overnight stays).

The post is based in Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), Level 2, Cancer & Haematology Department, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, and is offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years in the first instance.

An early start date is essential for this role.

About you

You will be educated to at least A-level in a biomedical or associated subject (or other relevant qualification) and have previous experience in a clinical research setting, with an understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). You will have experience of managing and working with clinical research or patient data e.g. data entry, data coding, entry validation and reporting, with critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy. You will have effective communication and inter-personal skills, including written and spoken English, and strong administrative skills including email, minute-taking, and use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience in working on oncology clinical trials in a non-commercial setting would be advantageous.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Application Process

Only applications received before noon on Wednesday 02 September 2026 can be considered.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Contact Person : HR Officer

Vacancy ID : 188219

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time : 02-Sep-2026 12:00

Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 5

Contact Email : [e-mail]

Salary (£) : £32,108 - £37,338 per annum (pro rata for part-time)