"Clinical Trial Manager"

Clinical Trial Manager

Department: Department of Paediatrics, Oxford Vaccine Group, Churchill Hospital, Oxford

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Clinical Trial Manager.

You will play an important role in the management of our clinical trials and will contribute to vaccine development. This may be an excellent opportunity for an experienced researcher considering a career change into Clinical Trial Management.

You will be responsible for the planning and managing set-up and delivery activities across a large diverse portfolio of clinical trials and provide effective trial management through great communication and organisational skills.

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. The Oxford Vaccine Group under the lead of Professor Sir Andrew Pollard has the mission to improve health through immunisation, using expertise in scientific discovery, and the development, clinical testing and laboratory evaluation of vaccines; and to share this knowledge.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for 12 months with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. The role does require on site working at least 4 days per week, remote working can be facilitated one day a week.

About the department

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.

Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.

About you

The successful candidate must be educated to degree level or have previous trials experience. You will ideally have experience of project management in a clinical environment, including applications to regulatory authorities within the UK. This role requires a person with strong organisational skills, experience in managing many complex projects and the ability to work both independently, but also with team members and collaborators at all levels.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Your application will not be processed if you do not include both documents.

The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Jennifer Lawson, the Senior Programme Manager, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 06 March 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.

Contact Person: Jennifer Lawson (jennifer.lawson@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk)
Vacancy ID: 184442
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7
Salary: £39,424 - 47,779 per annum (pro-rata)
Closing Date & Time: 06-Mar-2026 12:00