Academic Jobs Logo
University of Cambridge  Jobs

Clinical Trial Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Applications Close:

University of Cambridge

Cambridge

Academic Connect
5 Star Employer Ranking
Is this job right for you? View Vital Job Information and Save Time

Clinical Trial Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Staff / Administration

10 May 2026

Location

Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Type

Fixed Term Hybrid

Salary

£33,951-£39,906

Required Qualifications

Degree in biological science
ICH/GCP knowledge
Oncology clinical trials experience
UK regulatory bodies (MHRA, HRA, REC)
Project management
Excellent IT skills

Research Areas

Urological malignancies
Oncology clinical trials
CTIMP
79% Job Post Completeness

Our Job Post Completeness indicates how much vital information has been provided for this job listing. Academic Jobs has done the heavy lifting for you and summarized all the important aspects of this job to save you time.

Clinical Trial Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Clinical Trial Coordinator (Fixed Term)

We are looking for a Clinical Trial Coordinator to be part of the well-established Cancer Theme of the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit. This is a non-patient facing position, requiring a candidate with clinical trials and/or project management experience.

You will have primary responsibility for coordinating a multicentre clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product (CTIMP) in the urological malignancies field.

Your day to day job will involve working closely with data managers, laboratory staff, statisticians and programmers, but also to liaise with medical staff involved in oncology trials and monitor the conduct of the studies. You will interact with regulatory authorities and collaborators, produce reports to stakeholders, and work in accordance with nationally agreed standards.

Key Criteria:

  • Educated to degree level in a biological, physical, social or related science discipline.
  • ICH/GCP training/qualification/knowledge
  • Experience of managing trials and handling data in an NHS or a designated clinical trials unit.
  • Considerable experience of working on a range of large and smaller oncology clinical trials across all phases both national and international.
  • Experience with UK regulatory bodies (MHRA, HRA and REC).
  • Well developed and demonstrable time management and organisational skills, including an ability to pay close attention to details.
  • Ability to work autonomously, as an effective member of the wider Cancer Theme.
  • Excellent IT and Microsoft office skills.
  • Clinical trial project management experience in both commercial and academic settings.

The job is a hybrid role, involving mandatory office presence in Cambridge of at least 2 days a week.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 1 July 2027 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application and an Honorary Clinical Contract.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 10th May 2026

The interview date for the role is: 19th or 20th of May

Please quote reference RD49505 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

Department/location

Department of Oncology

Salary

£33,951-£39,906

Reference

RD49505

Category

Academic-related

Date published

23 April 2026

Closing date

10 May 2026

Download further information

Tell them AcademicJobs.com sent you!

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Clinical Trial Coordinator role?

Candidates need a degree in biological, physical, social or related science. Essential is ICH/GCP training and experience managing oncology clinical trials across phases in NHS or clinical trials units. See clinical research jobs for similar roles or research jobs requirements.

⚖️What experience is needed with UK regulatory bodies?

Experience with MHRA, HRA and REC is required for coordinating CTIMP trials in urological malignancies. This includes liaising with authorities, producing reports, and ensuring compliance with national standards. Explore research assistant jobs for related regulatory insights.

💼What is the salary, contract duration, and work arrangement?

Salary is £33,951-£39,906. This is a fixed-term role until 1 July 2027, hybrid with at least 2 days/week in Cambridge office. Non-patient facing, involving data managers, statisticians, and oncology staff.

📝How do I apply for this Clinical Trial Coordinator position?

Apply online via the University's system, quoting reference RD49505. Upload a covering letter addressing criteria and CV, plus referee details (including current line manager). Closing date: 10 May 2026. Interviews: 19-20 May. Use our free cover letter template and free resume template.

🔬What are the key responsibilities in this oncology trials role?

Coordinate a multicentre CTIMP trial in urological malignancies, liaise with data managers, lab staff, statisticians, medical staff, regulators, and stakeholders. Requires project management experience in commercial/academic settings, strong organizational skills, and IT proficiency. Check higher ed admin jobs for similar coordination duties.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

The University requires employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK. No visa sponsorship mentioned for this role. Review UK eligibility on the application page.
4 Jobs Found
View More