Trials Manager

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a proactive Trial Manager for the Department of Bone & Joint Health, in collaboration with the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU). You will coordinate the CAD study with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to regulatory standards.

The role involves trial activities from site setup to data management, progress monitoring, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
• Experience in a clinical research/trials environment.
• Good understanding of research governance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the CAD study to deliver on time and within governance.
• Site set-up, documentation maintenance, and meetings coordination.
• Support data collection/management and liaise with sites and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, prepare reports, ensure GCP compliance.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Document management

Clinical trial systems

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, organised Trial Manager to join the Department of Bone & Joint Health, in collaboration with the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU), within the Centre for Evaluation and Methods at Queen Mary University of London.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to support delivery of the CAD study, working closely with a multidisciplinary research team. You will coordinate and manage the study, ensuring it is delivered efficiently, on time, in line with regulatory and governance requirements.

You will be involved in trial activities including site set-up, maintaining documentation, coordinating meetings, supporting data collection and management, and liaising with sites and stakeholders. You will also assist with monitoring progress, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and study protocols.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you will contribute to the smooth running of the trial while developing your skills and experience in clinical trial management.

You hold a degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject and have experience working in a clinical research/trials environment.

You should have a good understanding of research governance and clinical trial processes, including ethics and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is desirable.

You will be highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Strong communication skills are essential, working with researchers, clinicians and trial site staff.

You should be confident with IT systems, including databases, spreadsheets and document management systems, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to learn are key to success in this role.

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 360 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of c700 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.