Senior Clinical Trial Manager | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research center in Greater London seeks a Senior Clinical Trial Manager for its Lung and Mesothelioma Research team. This role involves overseeing high-impact clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols, and leading a growing team in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in clinical trials management and a passion for oncology research. Flexible working arrangements are available, and opportunities for career development are provided.

Benefits

Stimulating work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with experience in clinical trials management.
• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice and Trust SOPs.
• Ability to oversee a portfolio of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical trials are managed according to Good Clinical Practice.
• Manage RMH/ICR Sponsored and Hosted studies.
• Serve as main point of contact for clinical R&D Office.

Job description

Senior Clinical Trial Manager, Lung and Mesothelioma Research

There are 2 jobs available, one in Chelsea and one in Sutton. Previous applicants need not apply. If you are a qualified professional with experience in clinical trials management and a passion for oncology research, this role could be an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Clinical Trial Manager to join our high-performing Lung and Mesothelioma Research team. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee a portfolio of cutting‑edge, high‑impact clinical trials that are shaping the future of cancer treatment. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of oncology research, collaborating with world‑leading clinicians, scientists and sponsors. You’ll play a key leadership role in trial design, set‑up, and delivery ensuring operational excellence while supporting and mentoring a growing team.

Based across our Chelsea and Sutton sites, with the flexibility for remote working, this 12‑month fixed‑term post offers the possibility of extension and long‑term career development within a world‑class research environment.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for ensuring the assigned portfolio of clinical trials within the Unit is conducted and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and Trust SOPs and trial protocols.
• Manage both RMH/ICR Sponsored and Hosted studies within the Unit.
• Convey the requirements of the Clinical R&D Office to clinical staff within their allocated Clinical Unit.
• Provide an efficient clinical trial coordination service to the Unit Head, ensuring trials fulfil all statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the Unit development and strategy.
• Under the direction of the Operations Manager, lead the implementation of systems within the Unit to ensure all Clinical Trials are conducted in accordance with all regulatory internal requirements including:

1. Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations
2. Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care
3. Human Tissue Act
4. Research and Development Policies and SOPs

• Serve as the main point of contact for the clinical R&D Office for set‑up and management of an assigned portfolio of clinical trials.
• Coordinate the Unit’s portfolio meeting as appropriate, ensuring documented monitoring of the clinical trial portfolio.

About The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on‑going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Note: This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.