Register Your Interest - Intern Clinical Trial Coordinator Placement 2027

MSD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in London invites applications for a 12-month Intern Clinical Trial Coordinator placement, starting in 2027. The role supports clinical program teams in the UK & ROI, with opportunities to conduct field visits to trial sites under supervision.

You will gain insight into clinical research processes, train on management systems, and contribute to study documents, budgets, and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong organisational skills.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills.
• Operates with integrity, transparency and accountability.
• Comprehends and aligns with MSD core values.
• Aligns with diversity and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned project(s) under supervision.
• Assist the study team in their daily activities.
• Understand, develop and manage study documents relating to regulatory and ethics submissions.
• Generate study budgets and review payments.
• Field visits to trial sites under supervision.
• Participate in department events and visits by internal or external guests.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Integrity & accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Academic curiosity

Education

Biomedical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Register Your Interest - Intern Clinical Trial Coordinator Placement 2027

This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.

As part of the Clinical Research team, you will work as trainee Clinical Trial Co-Ordinator:

• Providing office-based support to the teams that work on our company clinical programs in the UK & ROI
• The opportunity to conduct field visits at trial sites based in the UK under supervision

Throughout your twelve months here, you will be given the opportunity to gain a full insight into the principles and practices of a Clinical Research Department within a global company. Working in a professional and friendly environment, you will support the members of our study teams, whilst developing your knowledge and practical skills in setting up and conducting clinical trials. Experiences will include field visits to our trial sites and training on our clinical management systems and processes.

• Work on assigned project(s) under supervision
• Assist the study team in their daily activities
• Understand, develop and manage study documents relating to regulatory and ethics submissions
• Generate study budgets and review payments
• Field visits to trial Sites under supervision
• Participate in department level events such as Department and Townhall meetings and visits by internal or external guests.

Technical Specifications

• You will be looking to complete a 12-month placement in your third or penultimate year of study, returning to your course at the end of the placement
• Studying a degree in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related life sciences discipline
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates an appreciation of current topics in clinical research and clinical trial conduct

Qualities we look for

• Demonstrates strong organisational skills
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills
• Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency and accountability
• Comprehends and aligns with our organisation's core values
• Aligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity
• Demonstrates initiative, proactivity and academic curiosity
• Encourages and boosts their colleagues through teamwork
• Demonstrates clear and effective communication and demonstrates a desire to learn and improve their performance through feedback

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Deadline: Ongoing

Job Type:

Placement (10 Months+)

Job Roles:

Pharmaceutical

Computer Science

Project Management

Data Analysis

Locations:

London

About MSD

At MSD, we are inspired by a shared vision and mission to save and improve lives. For 130 years, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases in pursuit of our mission to save and improve lives.

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