Clinical Trial Manager (Maternity Cover) (Fixed term)

University of Nottingham; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Manager for a fixed-term maternity cover role. The successful candidate will ensure the efficient delivery of clinical trials, supervising a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a supportive environment, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Staff development opportunities

Access to fitness and health facilities

Staff discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a clinical trial manager/coordinator.
• Track record of successful project management of clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of clinical trials.
• Supervise activities of the research team.
• Work closely with Chief Investigator and clinicians.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Clinical Trial Manager (Maternity Cover) (Fixed term)

Closing Date
Wednesday 14 May 2025

Reference
MED136725

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 holders will also be responsible for supervising the activities of other members of the research team.

Candidates should have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, and/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.

About us:

These posts are an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based in the beautiful University of Nottingham's University Park campus.

NCTU is a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit ( www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk ) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will improve health outcomes. We have a broad and expanding portfolio of trials. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting. NCTU has close links with NHS Trusts, universities and industry partners.

Please visit www.nctu.ac.uk for further details.

What we can offer in return:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.

• Agile working: 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.

• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

• Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

• 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.

To apply for this role, please complete the application form in full. Ensure you tailor your answers to reflect the role requirements in the role profile.

Refer to our candidate guidance on writing an application and the use of AI: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/candidate-guidance/writing-your-application.aspx

Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). However, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.

This post is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months (maternity cover). Job share arrangements may also be considered.

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.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Liz Hartshorne, email liz.hartshorne @nottingham.ac.uk . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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