ICTU Operations Manager Clinical Research

Imperial College London; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks an Operations Manager for the Clinical Trials Unit in London. The role involves managing clinical trials, overseeing operational activities, and leading teams to ensure successful project delivery. This position offers a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, sector-leading salary, and extensive workplace benefits.

Benefits

39 days of annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan schemes

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of clinical research management.
• Experience in leadership at an operational level.
• Thorough understanding of clinical trials and governance.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to successful delivery of operational activities across ICTU portfolio.
• Line managing clinical trial teams and supporting their development.
• Collaborating on implementation of new processes for operational efficiency.

Skills

Professional leadership

Project management

Clinical research management

Team management

Education

Degree in clinical research or equivalent

Specialist training to doctorate or equivalent level

Management qualification

Job description

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ICTU Operations Manager Clinical Research, London

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Client:

Imperial College London

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU) is a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit that brings together academic, clinical and trial management expertise from across the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (IC AHSC) to deliver world class clinical trials of all phases and designs.

We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our growing team. You will be responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of operational activities across the ICTU portfolio, as well as being pivotal to achieving strategic direction of the wider trials’ unit.

• Undertaking a wide range of trial activities from development of initial concept and submission of grant applications with accurate costs, through senior oversight of conduct of studies to successful delivery to time and within budget.
• Establishing and maintaining strong and effective working relationships between ICTU, therapeutic area teams and Leads, and associated Departments, organisations and bodies within the College.
• Line managing members of your allocated study teams; predominantly Clinical Trial Managers and Monitors, contributing to and supporting their personal and professional development as well as assisting with training and development programmes for the wider Unit group.
• Collaborating with the Director of Operations with the implementation of new and refined processes and systems to ensure standardisation, consistency and optimal functioning across all activities.
• Professional knowledge of clinical research management acquired through a degree or equivalent and supplemented by (a) specialist training to doctorate or equivalent level, or (b) management qualification, or (c) equivalent experience
• Proven experience of professional leadership at an operational level
• A thorough understanding of, and expertise in, the conduct of clinical trials, research management and governance at a senior level.
• Experience of effective project management.

A complete list of requirements can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your contributions matter.
• An ideal opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge further at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various and resources to support your personal and professional .