"Senior Trial Manager"

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Trial Manager to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO). OCTO, part of the University of Oxford's Department of Oncology, conducts trials in early cancer detection, precision prevention and early phase drug trials. You will be responsible for line management and oversight within a portfolio of trials, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are met and that resources are allocated appropriately across the portfolio.

In this role, you will lead and motivate a team of Trial Managers and trial administrative staff in the successful conduct and delivery of a portfolio of trials. You will be responsible for a range of activities including preparation and timely submission of all trial materials including protocols, submission packages, contracts, and project related reports, including scientific and financial reports as required by sponsors, funders, collaborating stakeholders and/or regulatory bodies overseeing the research.

The postholder will be managed by the OCTO Trial Management Director.

The post will be based at: Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), Level 2, Cancer & Haematology Department, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE.

This position offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

An early start date is essential for this role.

About you

You will have a degree in a relevant biomedical or associated subject, or extensive trial management experience that is considered equivalent. You will have demonstrable experience of successfully managing a range of trials (to include CTIMPs) across the full lifecycle (design to archiving) and which include sample collection, multiple collaborators, funders, and stakeholders. The ability to lead, support, motivate, train and line-manage staff working across multiple projects or trials in a calm and professional manner is essential. The ability to travel easily in the UK and further afield on occasions is required.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Application Process

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sarah Pearson .

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received by 12:00PM on Friday, 10th April 2026 can be considered.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation

Committed to equality and valuing diversity