Trial Manager

Location: New Radcliffe House, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX2 6GG 

The National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Clinical Trials Unit (NPEU CTU) are looking for an enthusiastic Trial Manager to join our team to provide project management for randomised controlled trials on the NPEU CTU portfolio. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team with scope to contribute to wider development work of the Clinical Trials Unit.

The postholder will be based within the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health (NDWRH) which contains world-renowned health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. 

The NPEU is an internationally recognised, multi-disciplinary research unit based within the NDWRH at the University of Oxford, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford. The unit undertakes research about pregnancy, childbirth and new-born babies. 

As Trial Manager you will be the central administrative contact at the Coordinating Centre maintaining effective and efficient systems to ensure the trials are delivered according to milestones. You will co-ordinate the design, implementation and running of the clinical trials across participating hospital sites in the UK, ensuring timely data collection and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance, and ensure they comply with NPEU CTU Standard Operating Procedures. 

To be considered for this role you will have a degree in a biomedical or associated subject, or other relevant qualification or proven experience in clinical research. You will have line management experience, as well as an understanding of clinical research methodology, good clinical practice and knowledge of all UK regulations for clinical trials, GDPR and the research governance framework. Proven administrative, data and project management skills and excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload are also essential for this position. 

There will be opportunity for some hybrid office/remote working in line with department guidance. Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. 

The position is fixed term for 2 years in the first instance. Full time or a 50% job share are preferred; other part time working arrangements may also be considered.  

For informal queries about the position, please contact Christina Cole (christina.cole@npeu.ox.ac.uk).

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1 July 2026. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 July 2026.

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