Trial Manager

Location: Department of Oncology, OCTO, Level 2, Cancer & Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE

About the role

The Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), based in the Department of Oncology, and has been running clinical trials for over 20 years, aiming to transform patient treatments by delivering innovative cancer research into the clinic

We are seeking a Trial Manager to join our team. Each Trial Manager is usually responsible for 1-2 trial or studies. The post holder will be working with support staff and specialist teams in OCTO to coordinate activities to ensure on-time, on–target delivery of each trial in compliance with applicable policies and legislation. The role includes activities such as protocol writing, regulatory/ethics submissions, managing study sites and supplies, clinical data management, preparing progress reports, assisting with analysis, maintenance of Trial Master Files.

About you

You must have demonstrable experience of working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and be familiar with UK clinical research structures. You should have a degree, or other relevant qualification, in a biomedical or associated subject. You’ll have project management skills, the ability to work on your own initiative, to problem solve and organise the work of a professional team.

The post is offered full-time, but part-time hours (a minimum of 0.8FTE, worked over at least four days per week) will be considered. Some flexibility for remote work may be considered.

The post is a maternity cover, fixed term for 15 months and will be based in the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), Level 2, Cancer & Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE.

If no suitable applicant is forthcoming at Grade 7, an appointment at Grade 6 may be considered.

An NHS Honorary Contract will be required.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Application Process

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Sarah Pearson at  sarah.pearson@oncology.ox.ac.uk.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received before noon on 7th November 2025 can be considered.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

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