"Clinical Project Manager"

184798 – Clinical Project Manager

Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)

Grade 6: Salary in the range of £35,681-£39,424 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year.

This is a full time (100% FTE), fixed term position for 2 years

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Kennedy Institute is a biomedical research centre uniquely bringing together discovery science and early-stage clinical research, to develop transformative new therapies for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions.

The Oxford NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a clinical ward developed specifically to host clinical research studies. It is a facility that houses both clinical rooms and laboratory space. Researchers from across the Medical Sciences Division and from Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust will use the facility to see their study participants. The CRF also supports activity across the different hospital sites and helps clinical researcher with coordinating their projects.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

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

About the Role

This role will contribute to the successful running of the growing portfolio of Experimental Medicine studies in the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology and across Clinical Research Facilities here in Oxford. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations for the Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility, and working closely with Clinical Leads and the Industry Liaison Team, the post holder will utilise their clinical trials experience and knowledge to provide administrative and technical support. They will take responsibility for the coordination of aspects of trial delivery including site set up, data management, patient liaison and site closure activities.

About You

You will be educated to at least BSc level or hold equivalent qualifications/experience and have knowledge of UK clinical research structures, regulatory and ethical systems, and experience of working to a high standard of Good Clinical Practice. You will have previous experience in a trial coordination/administration/support role and demonstrate evidence of effective organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload and be adaptable to changing priorities. Additionally you will demonstrate evidence of team working skills, including the ability to be comfortable and confident interacting with team members, administrative staff and the broader research community. You will have proven administrative and office management skills including IT literacy and competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote 184798 in all correspondence.

The closing date for applications is 12pm 23rd February 2026.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 2nd March 2026 and will be face to face or online.