Trial Coordinator/Trial Manager

Salary: Dependent on level of experience 
Grade 6: £30,502 - £35,333 per annum 
Grade 7: £36,386 - £42,155 per annum 
Full-time - Fixed-term appointment to 12th January 2024
Based in Liverpool (Potential to extend subject to funding ) 

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Trials Manager/Trial Coordinator to support the trials and programmes within the Clinical Sciences Department. You will assist with ongoing projects for the World-leading Liverpool Vaccine Group (LVG). LVG focuses on respiratory infection research with the primary aim of reducing global disease burden. We use human challenge models to develop / improve respiratory infection vaccines that are accessible to all.

You will be involved in the planning, co-ordinating and completing clinical trials and  will work in close partnership with data managers, medical statisticians, epidemiologists, Principle Investigators (PIs), programme managers and the wider laboratory and clinical team. The post-holder will be involved in trial management of LVG studies, including research governance, ethics, HRA and regulatory bodies such as MHRA as applicable.

This really is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-renowned organisation and make a significant contribution to research within a well-established and successful group.

Key Responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• The efficient day-to-day management of LVG trials consistent with Good Clinical Practice and Data Protection requirements
• Ensure procedures adhere to regulatory and ethical requirements and the trial protocol
• Develop monitoring systems and conduct quality control processes to ensure trials are managed within the time frame that adhere to regulatory, ethical requirements consistent with the trial protocol
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure protocol requirements are met
• Promote recruitment of research participants by actively attending public events and presenting the trial
• Provide training in trial management processes to the LVG team 
• Support investigators with submission of qrants.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related scientific subject, coupled with experience in the management and co-ordination of clinical trials. A sound appreciation of GCP and regulatory/ethical requirements is essential, as is a proven track record of working in a clinical or medical research environment. We need someone with the ability to thrive in a team environment as well as being able to deliver in a meticulous and accurate manner as an individual. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate: 

• A degree or equivalent in a related scientific subject
• Excellent understanding of GCP and regulatory /ethical requirements
• Experience of database cleaning and management
• Trial design, supporting grant applications and/or statistics (desirable) 
• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills/clinical teaching skills with the ability to teach post-graduate students
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain strong inter- disciplinary relationships
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight timelines
• Ability to show initiative, provide solutions to problems and have the confidence in taking decisions

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)  

Informal enquires to Andrea.Collins@lstmed.ac.uk

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

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