Senior Clinical Trial Administrator | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research center in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Administrator to support clinical trials and manage data processes. The successful candidate will have experience in clinical research and excellent communication skills. This role offers a dynamic working environment with a commitment to excellence and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research and NHS settings.
• Knowledge of regulations and governance.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical research team with study administration.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry.
• Provide supervision and training for Clinical Trial Administrators.
• Manage a small portfolio of studies.
• Report on data activity and address concerns.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Knowledge of GCP

Excellent communication skills

Strong administrative skills

IT skills

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden to work within the Renal, Skin and Melanoma Research Unit as a Senior Clinical Trial Administrator. This is a pivotal role and you will be part of a team of qualified and skilled medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies. The post is based across our London and Sutton locations, and the successful applicant should have a flexible approach to duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. You will need excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical research team with study administration to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), trust policies and all applicable regulations and governance structures.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems.
• Work with the clinical team to ensure prompt resolution of data queries.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, training and oversight of workload for the Clinical Trial Administrators (CTAs) to ensure data management is performed to required standards to meet all relevant SOPs and regulations.
• Be an active member of the department, providing regular reports on data activity within the unit and highlighting areas of concern.
• Manage a small portfolio of low risk studies in the unit (if applicable).
• Design and implement tools and guidance for clinical trial data capture, and regularly report on data entry status to ensure deadlines are met for interim and final analysis.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in clinical research and NHS settings, with knowledge of GCP, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, administrative and IT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, with a flexible approach to duties.

About The Royal Marsden

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. We offer patients the best cancer care available and contribute globally to improving diagnosis and treatment. We employ over 4,500 staff across nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We operate two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – plus a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

Working Environment and Benefits

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer daily and are committed to excellence, delivering a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways. We support flexible working across a range of areas and specialties and welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support work-life balance. We look for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can contribute to our ongoing achievements.

Data and Compliance

• To ensure that data collection and (electronic) case report form ((e)CRF) completion is performed to the required standards of current EU, UK and FDA legislation, Trust SOPs and Sponsor contractual obligations.
• To design and implement tools and guidance for clinical trial data capture.
• To regularly report on data entry status to ensure deadlines are met for interim and final analysis.

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