Clinical Trials Manager (Maternity cover)

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trial Manager to join their dynamic team for a maternity cover role. This position offers the opportunity to manage a variety of studies, providing essential support to the Senior Trial Manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of UK clinical trial regulations. With a blend of hybrid working options, generous benefits, and a focus on professional development, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in clinical research.

Benefits

38 days' paid holiday

Generous pension schemes

Travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Free entry to Botanic Gardens

Discounts at University museums

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or considerable experience in clinical trials.
• Experience of managing large complex multi-site clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of studies and provide support to the team.
• Organize team meetings and resolve queries on trial conduct.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Experience writing SOPs

Knowledge of regulatory requirements for UK clinical trials

Experience in respiratory trial setting

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Considerable experience in clinical trials

Job description

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We are looking for a Trial Manager to join the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit for maternity leave cover. This post is also being offered as a 1 year secondment opportunity. The Trial Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing the set up and management of a variety of studies conducted at ORTU and providing support to the Senior Trial Manager. This post requires someone who can work both as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and independently, using their initiative to seek solutions to problems and provide excellent administrative support.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of ORTU studies - supporting Chief Investigators, Trial Assistants and Assistant Trial Managers in applying for regulatory approvals for trials including MHRA, ethics, HRA and Research & Development (R&D) approvals. You will also be responsible for organising team meetings, answering and resolving queries on trial conduct.

In this post you will maintain oversight of the overall conduct and performance of studies within the portfolio. This will include predicting, identifying and resolving problems that are critical to the conduct of studies managed by the ORTU and planning to strategically avoid them. You will also have the opportunity contribute to the CTU quality management system, reviewing and writing SOPs and developing procedural documentation, as applicable.

There will be opportunity for some hybrid office/remote working in line with department guidance e.g one to two days at home depending on working hours/pattern. The Unit has a core office day on a Thursday.

About You

Applicants should be educated to degree level in a relevant subject or have considerable experience in the set-up and ongoing monitoring and management of large complex multi-site clinical trials.

You will also need to demonstrate that you have:

• Good communication skills (oral and written), confident and articulate, and able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries to deliver training and work well with staff at all levels.

• A range of IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,) as demonstrated in part by your application.

• Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures, Trial Specific Procedures and working within a Quality Management System.

• Experience of planning and progressing work activities using own initiative without supervision, prioritising own schedule and that of others, dividing time between projects appropriately.

• Thorough knowledge of the regulatory and governance requirements for UK clinical trials - including submission of applications to these bodies.

Having had previous experience in a respiratory trial setting and experience of CTIMP and Device Trials are both desirable capabilities for this post.

About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

Benefits of working

University employees enjoy 38 days' paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Application Process

Please contact Emma Hedley [e-mail] or Ellie Daly [e-mail] for more details.

The post is full time and fixed term to cover maternity leave for 12 months and is available from June 2025. This role can also be a secondment opportunity.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on Thursday 15th May 2025 will be considered.

Contact Person :

Senior HR Officer

Vacancy ID :

179423

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

15-May-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

STANDARD GRADE 7

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

£38,674 - £46,913 p.a