Clinical Trial Assistant - 12-Month Placement (Maidenhead)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Clinical Trial Assistant for a 12‑month internship based in Maidenhead (relocating from October 2026). The role supports trial start‑up, execution and closeout activities, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The placement requires a Life Sciences undergraduate with a 2:1, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach. You will gain hands‑on experience across CTA teams, Finance, Procurement and study groups.

Qualifications

• 2 years of undergraduate degree level study completed at the start of the placement year (June 2027) in a Life Sciences degree (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy).
• The industrial placement year is part of your overall undergraduate degree course.
• A minimum of 2:1 achieved in first year of study.
• Good Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) skills.
• Passionate and enthusiastic for working in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Motivated to develop and learn.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral forms.
• Analytical, with good problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable team player, who actively contributes to the team.
• Actively seeks feedback, appreciates and uses to learn.
• Bounces back quickly from mistakes; learns and moves on quickly.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Seeks opportunities to learn and grow professionally.
• Takes initiative, can prioritise and manage own workload autonomously.
• Proficient digital literacy, good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and balance multiple priorities.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Analytical

Team player

Initiative

Attention to detail

Digital literacy

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Education

Life Sciences degree

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Clinical Trial Assistant for a 12‑month internship based in Maidenhead (relocating from October 2026). The role supports trial start‑up, execution and closeout activities, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The placement requires a Life Sciences undergraduate with a 2:1, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach. You will gain hands‑on experience across CTA teams, Finance, Procurement and study groups.