Clinical Trials Manager - GM CRDC

Clinical Trials Manager – GM CRDC

Closing date: 20 January 2026

The NIHR Greater Manchester Commercial Research Delivery Centre, hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, is designed to drive positive change for our communities through patient‑centred delivery of commercial research. The centre focuses on increasing relevant commercial research across Greater Manchester, improving accessibility to research opportunities, and expanding a skilled, diverse research workforce to support an inclusive workplace.

MFT offers an exciting opportunity to appoint a Clinical Trials Manager (initial fixed term for 2 years) working in partnership with WWL. This role will be based at the Community Clinical Research Hub, located in Ashton‑in‑Makerfield, to strengthen and grow the commercial clinical trials portfolio, building new partnerships across primary and secondary care in Wigan and bringing more commercial research and the newest treatments to this community.

The Clinical Trials Manager will be a member of both the MFT GM‑CRDC clinical trials delivery team and the WWL Research Management Team, reporting to the Head of Research at WWL on a day‑to‑day basis, and employed/managed by MFT.

The main responsibilities are to manage the further development of partnerships across health and care providers to deliver growth and performance in the commercial research portfolio alongside the Senior Research Nurse Managers (SRNs), acting as the professional lead for efficient commercial trials delivery, and achieving national Key Performance Indicators. The CTM will supervise a small number of clinical trials administrative staff and contribute to their professional development and training.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and ensuring a diverse workforce. All individuals irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, etc. are encouraged to apply.

• MSc or an equivalent qualification or experience in clinical trials or a health‑related discipline.
• Degree.
• Evidence of structured managerial training and continuing professional development, a managerial qualification or proven experience.
• A thorough understanding of the clinical trial process.
• PhD.
• Management Qualification.

• Experience in Clinical Trials Management, including set‑up, financial management, data collection, audit and project management.
• Sound knowledge of all aspects of research governance and related legislation and inspection requirements (e.g. MHRA, HTA).
• Experience of the governance and approval systems within the NHS and UK CRN for clinical studies.
• An appreciation of research methodology.
• Research project monitoring.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience of managing a budget and grant management.
• Evidence of writing policies and procedures and evaluating their application in practice.

• Excellent organisational skills, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Ability to work as part of a team and experience of inter‑disciplinary working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to present information and materials to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight and unexpected deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and judgement in identifying key issues.
• Advanced IT skills with a good working knowledge of IT packages and databases.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year (pro rata)