Clinical Trials Manager

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Specialised Translational Research Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG) in the Department of Paediatrics as our Clinical Trials Manager.

You will play an important role in the delivery of our portfolio of clinical trials and will work closely with the Clinical Trials and Operations Manager, Rachel Johnson and the Principal Investigator, Laurent Servais.

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials and will work closely with the research group to ensure efficient running of our clinical trials. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills to facilitate smooth delivery of our clinical trials.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for one year with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity. The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding.

By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.

We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford wellbeing resources, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.

These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.

You will have experience in management of clinical trials and be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the regulatory and governance requirements for UK clinical trials. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and growing research environment.

£34,982 to £40,855 per annum (with a discretionary range to £44,382 per annum (Grade
6))