Research Group Leader, ICR Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU)

Role Summary 

The Group Leader will lead a component of ICR-CTSU’s clinical trials portfolio, developing it in line with the Unit’s strategy and overseeing ongoing and new trials.

We seek an experienced biostatistician with a strong interest in clinical trials methodology and a passion for leading academic trials. The successful candidate will work closely with the ICR-CTSU Director to enhance the Unit’s internationally recognised strength in trial design, conduct, and analysis. They will make a substantial independent intellectual contribution and proactively lead initiatives that improve ICR-CTSU’s overall effectiveness. The appointee will also contribute to the ICR’s scientific life, including the new ICR/Royal Marsden Centre for Trials and Population Data Science, by mentoring junior colleagues and serving as an academic leader.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with ICR faculty and national/international opinion leaders to expand ICR-CTSU’s biologically rich trials portfolio. In partnership with clinical leaders, they will secure funding to deliver cutting-edge research. Presentation at major conferences, high-quality research outputs, and contributions to wider clinical trial networks are expected. Enthusiasm for collaborative, interdisciplinary team science is essential.

The appointment will be based on track record and the ability and willingness to engage in team science. The successful appointee will have access to ICR’s successful PhD training programme and core facilities.

Application Requirements

Candidates should hold a higher degree (MSc or PhD) in medical statistics, biostatistics, or a related field, with significant experience in clinical trials and a strong understanding of cancer research. They should demonstrate leadership ability, a collaborative approach, and a passion for applying innovative statistical methods. Applicants must submit a full CV, a list of major publications and achievements, up to five key research outputs, and a personal statement in the form of a cover letter including contact details for three academic referees (via the ‘Apply’ button above). Details can be found in the job package here.

About the Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU)

The ICR-CTSU is a Cancer Research UK-funded, internationally recognised methodologist led clinical trials unit, providing cancer-focused clinical trial research expertise. We lead pioneering, efficient, high-quality, and impactful trials across the phases.

Our expertise ranges from experimental medicine early phase studies exploring biological efficacy to trials which may deliver widespread change to routine practice, underpinned by applied methodology to drive forward clinical trial innovation.

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Joining as a group leader, you will be given outstanding support to help you to continue to develop in your career. Along with a start-up package of funding, you will also have access to resources to establish your group, including support for recruiting key group members, such as PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. 

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Professor Emma Hall (Emma.Hall@icr.ac.uk)

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