Clinical Trials Project Manager

Location: Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington OX3 7DQ

We are seeking a full-time experienced Clinical Trials Project Manager to join the team at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering within the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford.  The post is fixed term for 2 years.

About The Role

The Clinical Trials Project Manager will work as part of a team to manage research trials of complex interventions in Clinical Neurosciences, both in adults and children. They will be responsible for coordinating the implementation and running of multi-centre clinical trials exploring investigational medical devices, including class 3 active implantable systems.

You will play a key role in managing clinical trials from set-up to close-down, including PPIE engagement, development of clinical reporting forms, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice and UKCRC Clinical Trials Unit SOPs. Responsibilities include day-to-day trial operations, data cleaning and query resolution in collaboration with statistical and health economics teams and facilitating trial committee meetings. You will provide timely updates to stakeholders and support monitoring activities at recruiting centres. The role may involve occasional travel to UK study sites. You will report to the IBME Administrator and work closely with lead investigators.

About You

You should hold a degree in a biomedical or related field, possess equivalent qualifications or proven experience in clinical research. You should have substantial experience in overseeing clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice and research governance frameworks, and be familiar with UK clinical research structures, regulatory requirements, and ethical systems. Candidates must be adept at following and creating written procedures, establishing compliant systems, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

Given the multiple responsibilities associated with this role, you must be able to manage your time and prioritise tasks independently.

What We Offer 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Application Process

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Katherine Baysan (email: katherine.baysan@eng.ox.ac.uk)

For more information about working at the Department, see  www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/

Please complete your application via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Only online applications received before midday on 09 January 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how past experience fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Interviews are likely to take place in late January 2026. 

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

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