Trial Manager

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in the UK is seeking an Operational Research Manager to spearhead academic haematology cell therapy trials. The role involves autonomous management of trials, budget oversight, and team leadership to ensure compliance and patient safety within a diverse and innovative healthcare environment. The successful candidate will have a profound impact on research and clinical practice across multiple sites, contributing to the advancement of cell therapies and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must work autonomously and manage clinical trials.
• Experience in advising patients regarding research studies.
• Familiarity with ICH GCP standards and UK clinical trial directives.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of academic trials across multiple sites.
• Monitor and ensure patient safety and compliance.
• Manage regulatory submissions and overall study management.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Team leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

The post holder will have responsibility for leading a team delivering important academic haematology cell therapy trials, including phase 1 CAR T cell and stem cell transplant trials.

The post holder must work autonomously, monitoring and coordinating apheresis slots, cell manufacturing, trial protocols, and ensuring trial governance and patient safety. They will lead overall study coordination, including coordination across different sites, trial costing, and budget management.

As a key member of the research team, the post holder will contribute to service development, advise and support patients regarding the research study, monitor patient wellbeing, and report any untoward side effects.

Clinical responsibilities include coordinating academic trials at a multi-centre level and managing external study sites for academic clinical trials.

Ensure trials comply with UK clinical trial directives and regulations, including ICH GCP standards, adhering to trial protocols at all times.

Responsibilities also include team leadership, staff management, regulatory submissions, and overall study management.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a major teaching trust with extensive services across five sites, a turnover of approximately £1.8 billion, and over 15,000 staff. Our strategy, "Strong Roots, Global Reach," aims for excellence in research, innovation, and education, with a focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion.

We are committed to sustainable healthcare, with net zero carbon targets set for 2040 (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus). All staff are encouraged to contribute responsibly to these goals.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Joyce Maravi
• Job Title: Operational Research Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]