Project Manager

King's College London - St John's Institute of Dermatology

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of an innovative and complex clinical research programme at King’s College London. This role will oversee a Phase 2/3 multi-arm, multi-stage (MAMS) trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of repurposed biosimilars and biologics in adults with epidermolysis bullosa (EB).

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/worlds-largest-drug-repurposing-trial-to-fast-track-treatments-for-rare-butterfly-skin-disease

As the Project Manager, you will report to and work closely with Dr Su Lwin (Chief Investigator), providing comprehensive oversight of all research activities to ensure high-quality delivery in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

You will manage operational workflows, coordinate multi-stakeholder engagement across patients, industry, regulators, and commissioners, and support strategic programme management, including GANTT/Milestone planning, reporting to funders, communications, and risk oversight.

You will also be responsible for day-to-day study coordination, including participant enrolment tracking, maintenance of study records, and liaison with research delivery teams, sponsors, and R&D departments. In addition, you will oversee budgeting, procurement, vendor liaison, reporting to funders, coordination of mechanistic and translational outputs, and post-trial legacy activities such as biobanking, policy engagement, and NICE-related work.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a pioneering clinical programme, contributing to the development and clinical translation of repurposed therapies for a rare and complex condition, improving patient outcomes, while gaining experience in strategic programme management within a leading academic and healthcare setting.

This is a part time post (17.5 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31 October 2030.

The requirements of the post would be to be present in the office for 1.5 days a week after a probation period & depending on project activities. This will have to be approved by the Line Managers keeping in line with the King’s hybrid working mode.

About You

Essential criteria

• Post graduate qualification or equivalent in Clinical Research
• Demonstrated experience in clinical research or project management
• Proven experience setting up, running, and managing UK-wide, multi-centre studies within a healthcare setting
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring administrative or project teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage own workload, and demonstrate excellent organisational skills
• Contribute to the development of all study documentation
• Proficiency in IT tools, including email, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, financial software, and creative platforms

Desirable criteria

• Ability to oversee planning and execution of projects to meet organisational standards
• Experience working in both education and healthcare settings
• Creative problem-solving skills to address operational challenges
• Experience with strategic programme management tools, such as GANTT charts, risk logs, and communications plans
• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and governance for clinical research, including familiarity with multi-stakeholder engagement