Clinical Trial Assistant: Start-Up, Compliance & Ops

Johnson & Johnson Services; Taplow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is offering an industrial placement year for a Associate, Clinical Trial Assistant. You will support the Local Trial Manager and Site Manager with document management and admin tasks across trial start-up, execution and close-out in a regulated environment.

This year-long placement is part of your undergraduate degree, requiring a Life Sciences background and a 2:1 in the first year. The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical skills, and strong MS Office proficiency,

Qualifications

• 2 years of undergraduate degree level study completed at the start of the placement year (June 2027) in a Life Sciences degree.
• 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 skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Analytical with good problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supports Local Trial Manager and Site Manager with document management and logistics for trial start-up, execution and close-out.
• Ensures compliance with GCO SOPs, policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to process improvement, training and mentoring of other CTAs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Education

Undergraduate Life Sciences degree (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy)

2:1 in first year of study

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is offering an industrial placement year for a Associate, Clinical Trial Assistant. You will support the Local Trial Manager and Site Manager with document management and admin tasks across trial start-up, execution and close-out in a regulated environment.

This year-long placement is part of your undergraduate degree, requiring a Life Sciences background and a 2:1 in the first year. The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical skills, and strong MS Office proficiency,