Key Information

Salary: From £50,825 per annum. Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 24 months

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time minimum of 60% FTE), flexible working options may be considered

This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship.

Job Details

The Institute of Cancer Research is looking for an experienced trialist to join the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials & Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) as a Clinical Trials Programme Manager at its Sutton site in Surrey. ICR-CTSU runs a diverse portfolio of national and international phase III multi-centre randomised controlled trials, and phase II targeted treatment trials, with a special emphasis in breast, urological, lung and head and neck cancer treatments.

The post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-motivated senior trial manager with extensive experience of setting up and running multi-centre trials to work in a dynamic and supportive academic environment. The successful candidate will join the ICR-CTSU Management Group and responsibilities will include:

• The strategic oversight of a defined programme of research within the ICR-CTSU portfolio;
• The development and initiation of new trials;
• Providing operational oversight of dedicated trials teams to ensure successful trial delivery.

Key Requirements

Applicants should hold a first degree or equivalent level qualification in life science or health related subject and have an in depth understanding of the UK Clinical Trials Regulations, principles of Good Clinical Practice, Data Protection, Research Governance and the Human Tissue Act. Experience/knowledge of laboratory quality systems and procedures is highly desirable. A proven track record in the planning, coordination and conduct of clinical trials within the NHS or academia, a CRO or a pharmaceutical company is essential.

Additional information

This is an office based role. Requests for hybrid working (splitting time between our Sutton site and home) may be considered following successful completion of key training and if the role allows. Flexible working options may be considered.

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role.

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact via Email on ctsu@icr.ac.uk.