Senior Lecturer/Senior Study Manager for Oncology

University of Sheffield - Faculty of Health - School of Medicine & Population Health

Location:	Sheffield, Hybrid
Salary:	£61,759 to £69,488 Potential to progress to £80,524 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent
Placed On:	31st March 2026
Closes:	24th April 2026
Job Ref:	2447

Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a minimum of 60% of working days are expected to be undertaken on site, to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Full-time/Part-time (a minimum of 0.6 FTE)

Senior Research Fellow/Oncology Portfolio Lead

Are you an experienced clinical trials professional with a passion for cancer research who enjoys working collaboratively to lead high-impact studies? A position has arisen for a Senior Lecturer/Senior Study Manager for Oncology based in the Sheffield Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU).

About the Role

This role has been created following a prestigious multi-million-pound infrastructure grant.

Your work will have a direct impact on patient outcomes. You will support the Academic Lead for Oncology Trials in building a sustainable pipeline of high-quality studies, ensuring that ambitious clinical ideas are translated into life-changing treatments. From overseeing complex oncology CTIMPs and navigating MHRA inspections to mentoring the next generation of trial managers and clinical fellows, you will lead a portfolio that prioritises innovation and equity.

Who You Are

We are looking for a specialist with a proven track record in project managing large, multi-centre clinical trials within an oncology setting. You will be a strategic collaborator who can bridge the gap between clinical investigators and methodological excellence.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a post-graduate degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant health-related area.
• Possess deep expertise in Oncology CTIMPs, including a sound understanding of cancer-specific pharmacovigilance and UK regulatory frameworks.
• Be a skilled communicator capable of winning major research grants and building strong relationships with Chief Investigators and patient panels.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity, using frameworks like INCLUDE to ensure trials reach underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
• Be an inspiring mentor, ready to supervise and develop a growing team of trial staff.

About the Department

The Sheffield CTRU is a vibrant, multidisciplinary unit within the School of Medicine and Population Health. We are a UKCRC-registered unit with a reputation for excellence in the design and delivery of complex, randomised controlled trials. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is expanding its horizons into specialist cancer research, backed by significant long-term funding. You will work in a supportive environment that values methodological innovation and professional development.

What We Offer

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.