Clinical Trial Assistant - Student Placement

Johnson Johnson; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, is seeking a Clinical Trial Assistant for a 12-month placement starting June 2027. The role supports the Local Trial Manager with trial start-up, execution and close-out, handling essential documents and administrative tasks.

The Associate, Clinical Trial Assistant contributes to process improvement and mentoring of other CTAs, and collaborates with Finance, Procurement and study teams to support routine clinical operations.

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.
• Takes initiative, can prioritise and manage own workload autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Local Trial Manager and/or Site Manager to ensure optimal management of all documents and tasks related to trial start-up, execution and closing.
• Ensures trial activities comply with GCO SOPs, policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to process improvement, training and mentoring of other CTAs.
• Contributes to central business supports and process optimization with other functions.
• Collaborates with Business Operations, CTA team and study teams to support routine clinical operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical

Attention to detail

Team player

Initiative

Time management

Education

Life Sciences degree

2 years undergraduate study

2:1 in first year

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Role Title: Clinical Trial Assistant

Duration: 12 months

Location: Maidenhead

Intake: June 2027

The Associate, Clinical Trial Assistant supports the Local Trial Manager (LTM) and/or Site Manager (SM) to ensure optimal management of all documents with logistical and administrative tasks related to trial start-up, execution and closing of clinical trials. Ensures trial related activities are compliant with GCO SOPs, policies and local regulatory requirements.

Contribute to process improvement, training and mentoring of other CTAs. The Associate, Clinical Trial Assistant contributes to central business supports and process optimization with the support of other relevant functions in line with company's requirements and business needs.

Partners with Business Operations, CTA team, study teams and key stakeholders (e.g. Finance, Procurement etc.) to support routine clinical operations activities.

Education & Key Skills/Competencies Requirement:

• 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.

Please note that our office will be relocating to central Maidenhead from October 2026. Applicants should ensure that this location is suitable for them.