Clinical Trial Assistant - Student Placement

7360-Janssen-Cilag Limited Legal Entity; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in the United Kingdom is offering a 12-month Clinical Trial Assistant placement based in Maidenhead. You will support the Local Trial Manager and Site Manager, handling trial documents and logistics from start-up to close-out.

The role requires 2 years of undergrad studies in Life Sciences, a minimum 2:1, and strong MS Office skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to process improvements while learning in a global healthcare company.

Qualifications

• 2 years of undergraduate degree 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 (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.
• Proficient digital literacy, good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Local Trial Manager and Site Manager to ensure optimal management of all documents and tasks.
• Assist with trial start-up, execution and closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with GCO SOPs and local regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement and training.
• Collaborate with Business Operations, CTA team and study teams to support routine clinical operations.

Skills

Undergraduate degree

2:1 degree

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Time management

Digital literacy

Education

Life Sciences degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

Position summary: 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.

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 https://www.jnj.com/.