Group Leader - Clinical Studies

Euraxess; Sutton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Cancer Research invites applications for a Group Leader to lead a component of ICR-CTSU’s portfolio of cancer trials. You will join an established faculty and guide ongoing studies while developing new trials, with scope to grow a team and shape the unit’s direction.

Working closely with the Director of ICR-CTSU, you will contribute to the scientific life of the Institute, mentor junior researchers, and help secure funding for innovative clinical trials on an international stage.

Qualifications

• Higher degree in medical statistics/biostatistics or allied field.
• Significant experience as a clinical trials statistician or biostatistician.
• Ability to lead a Clinical Trials Unit based research group.

Responsibilities

• Lead a component of ICR-CTSU’s portfolio of clinical trials.
• Mentor junior colleagues and provide academic leadership.
• Collaborate with international and national leaders to extend the unit’s portfolio.
• Generate research funds and disseminate findings at conferences and in publications.

Skills

Medical statistics

Biostatistics

Clinical trials

Leadership

Research mentoring

Education

MSc/PhD in statistics or biostatistics

Job description

Organisation/Company The Institute of Cancer Research Department Clinical Trials and Statistics Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Medical sciences » Health sciences Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 20 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/London) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

Department/Directorate Information:

Division of Clinical Studies - Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU)

The ICR-CTSU is a Cancer Research UK-funded, internationally recognised methodologist led clinical trials unit, providing cancer-focused clinical trial research expertise. We lead pioneering, efficient, high-quality, and impactful trials across the phases.

Our expertise ranges from experimental medicine early phase studies exploring biological efficacy to trials which may deliver widespread change to routine practice, underpinned by applied methodology to drive forward clinical trial innovation.

The Group Leader will lead a component of ICR-CTSU’s portfolio of clinical trials research. The post holder will join an existing faculty and seek to further develop and grow the portfolio in line with ICR-CTSU’s overall strategy; taking responsibility for a number of ongoing trials as well as the development of new trials. There will be the opportunity to develop and grow a team including the potential for a Postdoctoral Training Fellow and/ or a Trial Manager.

We seek an experienced statistician / biostatistician with a strong research interest in clinical trials methodology and a passion for direct involvement in the oversight and leadership of academic clinical trials. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of ICR-CTSU to further enhance the Unit’s internationally recognised strength in clinical trial design, conduct and analysis.

The post holder will be expected to make a substantial independent intellectual contribution to clinical trials projects and be proactive in leading and contributing to broad initiatives that enhance the overall effectiveness of ICR-CTSU. The appointee will contribute to the overall scientific life of the ICR including the newly established ICR/Royal Marsden Hospital’s Centre for Trials and Population Data Science, by providing mentorship to more junior colleagues and acting as an academic leader.

We seek an individual who will work closely and collaboratively with other faculty/Group Leaders at the ICR and with international/national key opinion leaders to extend the breadth and depth of ICR-CTSU’s biologically rich clinical trials portfolio. In partnership with clinical opinion leaders, this individual will generate research funds to conduct and deliver clinical trials research at the international forefront. Presentation at national and international conferences, production of top-quality research outputs and substantial professional contribution to wider clinical trial network bodies are expected. Enthusiasm for team-based science in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment is essential.

The appointment will be based on track record and the ability and willingness to engage in team science. The successful appointee will have access to ICR’s successful PhD training programme and core facilities.

• Higher degree (MSc or PhD) in medical statistics/biostatistics or an allied field (e.g. public health, epidemiology, data science) with relevant work experience
• Significant experience as a clinical trials, medical statistician or bio-statistician within the academic or commercial sector; a blend of both would be highly desirable
• A desire to apply existing and novel statistical methods to the requirements of a diverse range of statistical problems
• A broad understanding of cancer research
• Ability to lead a Clinical Trials Unit based research group

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research

Additional Information

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits .

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here .

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Eligibility criteria

As part of your online application, you will be required to upload your full CV which will pre-populate your application form, you will also be asked to attach the followingdocuments and failure to do so will mean your application cannot be considered on thisoccasion:

• Lists of major publications, achievements, research grants and distinctions.
• A PDF of a maximum of five key publications, or other research outputs (e.g. patents) that best demonstrate previousproductivity or a single document giving hyperlinks to these outputs.
• You must alsocomplete the personal statement section of the application form in the format of a cover letter including the names and contact details of three academic referees