Clinical Trial Manager (Fixed Term)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 30 days

Staff development

Fitness facilities

Staff discounts

Travel schemes

Job summary

The University of Nottingham’s Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) invites applications for an experienced Clinical Trial Manager. You will help design and deliver national and international multicentre trials, working with clinicians, researchers and the Chief Investigator to ensure timely, rigorous trial execution.

You will also supervise the research team, contribute to study planning, monitoring and governance, and participate in cross-disciplinary collaboration across the university and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject is required.
• Track record of successful project management of clinical research is desirable.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with ability to address complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality clinical trials within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Investigator, clinicians and researchers to ensure successful trial completion.
• Supervise activities of other members of the research team.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Project management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Salary

£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Area

Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit

Location

UK Other

Salary

£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date

Tuesday 15 September 2026

Reference

MED5265326

This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based on the leafy University of Nottingham campus. The unit designs and conducts high quality national and international multicentre trials across a range of health topics collaborating with clinicians and academics within the University and local NHS trust.

The unit is seeking to recruit an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to work within our multidisciplinary team to ensure successful delivery of trials. They will work closely with the Chief Investigator, other researchers and clinicians to ensure efficient and successful completion of the trial. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the activities of other members of the research team.

About You

Candidates should have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, or significant experience as a clinical trial manager/coordinator, along with a track record of successful project management of clinical research. They should have experience of working within multidisciplinary teams with significant skills in understanding and applying knowledge to address complex problems and challenges.

Find out more about working with us here

This is a full-time post (36.25 hours per week) preferably; however, applications are invited from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. The role will be offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years. There may be the opportunity for an extension, but this would be dependent upon circumstances at the time.

What we offer:

This role can either be fully office-based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work a minimum of 2-3 days (pro-rata) per week on campus.

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

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