Senior Trials & Project Manager

Queen Mary University of London - Blizard Institute

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Trial Manager to lead the coordination of the AssistMS study, a multi-site clinical trial focused on evaluating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology to improve treatment decisions for people with multiple sclerosis.

In this role, you will oversee all aspects of trial delivery, including the installation of the AI software. You will act as the primary liaison between icometrix (company providing the AI software), the Blizard Institute team, participating hospitals, and external collaborators, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across stakeholders.

The role involves budget oversight, preparation of progress reports for oversight committees and funders, and occasional site visits for monitoring. You will also supervise a small study team, providing day-to-day guidance and support.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with substantial experience in conducting and managing multi-centre Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) or medical device studies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coordinating Research Ethics Committee (REC) submissions, regulatory authority applications, and local R&D approvals. A thorough understanding of research governance frameworks and ICH-GCP principles is essential.

They should be capable of working independently, planning workloads, and meeting tight deadlines while balancing competing priorities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as the role involves close collaboration with colleagues, investigators, and external partners. We value flexibility, cooperation, and teamwork, and are looking for someone who can contribute positively to a collaborative research environment.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact study in a dynamic research environment.

If you are passionate about clinical trials and ready to take ownership of a complex project, we would love to hear from you.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The AssistMS study is coordinated at the Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery & Trauma at The Blizard Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. This study looks at whether a new AI software can help radiologists to better understand brain scans of people with multiple sclerosis.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.