Trial Manager

Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share considered; fixed term contract for 12 months

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

Leicester Clinical Trials Unit is undergoing an exciting period of expansion, with new job opportunities arising as a result of an increasing portfolio of trials. We work with both nationally and internationally acclaimed investigators to deliver high quality, high impact clinical research.

We are an ambitious Unit, aiming to provide expert, solution-focussed, flexible support to our customers. Our staff are central to achieving this, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join the team.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated Trial Manager to manage and oversee the delivery of complex and multi-site clinical trials. You will take responsibility for the initiation, organisation and administration of the trials and supervising a research administrator.  You will be expected to work pro-actively as part of a wider team of NHS clinical and academic staff to ensure the highest standards of research governance and to deliver the trials on time and to budget.

You will provide trial management expertise to maintain the smooth and effective running of all research studies in accordance with the study protocols, ethical and regulatory approvals, SOPs, the principles of GCP, 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 methodology.

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

You will be joining a busy, dynamic and successful team in a role that offers varied and exciting opportunities to engage with a wide range of individuals. This role will also provide you with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to research.

For more information, please see job summary form.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Carla Richardson, Head of Trial Management on cr315@leicester.ac.uk.

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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