Clinical Trial Manager

About us

The Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit is a specialist unit set up within the Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology with a specific remit to design, conduct, analyse and publish clinical trials and other well-designed studies led by UCL Chief Investigators.

The CCTU provides clinical, statistical and trial operations and facilitates the delivery of high quality, regulatory compliant clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and non-IMP trials.

The CCTU is a registered CTU with the capability to centrally coordinate multi-centre clinical trials (i.e. having overall responsibility for the design, development, recruitment, data management and analysis of trials) with robust systems to ensure conduct and delivery of clinical trials to the highest quality standard.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of a Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP). The post holder will work closely with Chief Investigators, sponsors, participating trial locations, and external partners to ensure the trial is conducted in full compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and the approved protocol.

You will play a pivotal role in the set-up and conduct of the trial at UCL Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU), ensuring effective coordination of study activities and delivery against agreed timelines. The role requires a strong focus on quality, governance, and risk management.

You will be required to travel across the UK to conduct on-site monitoring visits throughout the duration of the trial.

The role is available full time until 02 June 2029 and is based in Holborn, London

The post holder will report to the Clinical Project Manager.

Interviews will be held in person during the WC 10^th August 2026 at 90 High Holborn.

About you

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience working as a Clinical Trial Manager on Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)
• In-depth working knowledge of ICH GCP, UK clinical trial regulations, European Clinical Trials legislation, and the Department of Health Research Governance Framework
• Demonstrable experience managing multi-centre clinical trials within the NHS, academic, or sponsor environment
• Experience of IMP management and understanding of IMP accountability
• Experience conducting on-site monitoring visits, including site initiation and routine monitoring
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder relationships simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in working collaboratively with Chief Investigators, site staff, and external vendors
• Willingness and ability to travel across trial locations in the UK

Please provide your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience are applicable to the role.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Connor McAlpine (c.mcalpine@ucl.ac.uk)

Customer advert reference: B02-10878

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