Trial Manager

University of Leicester School of Business; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester is seeking a self-motivated Trial Manager to oversee complex clinical trials. This role involves managing trial delivery, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with research standards. Join a dynamic team committed to impactful clinical research and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven project and line management skills.
• Excellent understanding of clinical research and trial management.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the delivery of complex, multi-site clinical trials.
• Supervise a research administrator and work with NHS clinical and academic staff.
• Ensure high standards of research governance and timely trial delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Clinical Research

Trial Management Methodologies

Job description

About The Role

Leicester Clinical Trials Unit is undergoing an exciting period of expansion, with new job opportunities arising from an increasing portfolio of trials. We collaborate with nationally and internationally acclaimed investigators to deliver high-quality, impactful clinical research.

We are an ambitious unit, aiming to provide expert, solution-focused, and flexible support to our customers. Our staff are central to achieving this goal, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated Trial Manager to manage and oversee the delivery of complex, multi-site clinical trials. Responsibilities include initiating, organizing, and administering trials, supervising a research administrator, and working proactively with a wider team of NHS clinical and academic staff to ensure high standards of research governance and timely, budget-compliant trial delivery.

The Trial Manager will provide expertise to maintain the smooth and effective running of research studies in accordance with study protocols, ethical and regulatory approvals, SOPs, GCP principles, and applicable EU Directives and UK legislation.

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven project and line management skills, with an excellent understanding of clinical research and trial management methodologies.

You must be able to work independently, managing your workload and that of trial administration staff.

This role offers varied and exciting opportunities to engage with a wide range of individuals and to make a significant contribution to research within a busy, dynamic, and successful team.

Additional Information

For more information, please see the Job Summary Form.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Carla Richardson, Head of Trial Management, at [e-mail].

Applications for job share will be considered.

This role may also be considered on a secondment basis for existing staff, subject to discussion with your line manager. More information on secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has a rich history of changing the world and lives for 100 years. Joining us means becoming part of a community of Citizens of Change, including staff, students, and alumni worldwide.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do, supporting staff, students, and the local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful, and Inclusive.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and environmental sustainability, offering a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance, alongside opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.