Clinical Trial Coordinator

Merck; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly organised Clinical Trial Coordinator to ensure comprehensive trial and site administration. The role involves tracking essential clinical documents and managing supplies, requiring strong organisational, communication, and documentation skills, ideally with relevant educational background and experience in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Life Sciences or Healthcare.
• Experience in clinical trial coordination or administration preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive trial and site administration including documentation preparation.
• Track, report essential documents and safety reports.
• Manage clinical and non-clinical supply in collaboration with country roles.

Skills

Fluent in local languages and business proficient in English

Good understanding of global and country/regional clinical research guidelines

Knowledge of good documentation practices

Strong IT skills, including MS Office and clinical IT applications

Familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Effective time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks

Proactive problem-solving attitude

Commitment to customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Life Sciences, Healthcare, etc.)

Experience in clinical trial coordination or administration

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) to join our team. Reporting to the CTC Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring comprehensive trial and site administration, including the preparation, collation, distribution, and archiving of clinical documents. The CTC will also support clinical and non-clinical supply management and ensure the timely maintenance of tracking and reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and report essential documents and safety reports
• Collate and distribute study tools and documents
• Update clinical trial databases and trackers
• Manage clinical and non-clinical supply, in collaboration with other country roles
• Manage labelling requirements and coordinate translation change requests
• Prepare and archive clinical documents, including eTMF
• Assist with eTMF reconciliation and execute quality control plan
• Update manuals and documents
• Coordinate proper destruction of clinical supplies
• Prepare investigator trial file binders
• Obtain translations of documents
• Collaborate with other country roles for regulatory and site start-up responsibilities
• Collaborate with finance/budgeting representatives for budgeting, agreement, and payments
• Organise and support meetings and local investigator meetings

Required Skills:

• Fluent in local languages and business proficient in English (verbal and written)
• Good understanding of global and country/regional clinical research guidelines
• Knowledge of good documentation practices
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and clinical IT applications
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a changing environment
• Proactive problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, matrix environment
• Commitment to customer focus

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Life Sciences, Healthcare, etc.) is preferred
• Experience in clinical trial coordination or administration preferred
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulations

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

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Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Budget Proposals, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Information Systems, Clinical IT, Clinical Reporting, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Testing, Clinical Trial Compliance, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Clinical Trial Support, Data Analysis, Drug Regulatory Affairs, ICH GCP Guidelines, Management Process, Medical Records Management, Nursing, Project Management {+ 4 more}

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Job Posting End Date:

07/12/2025

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