"Trial Administrator"

Trial Administrator

University of Birmingham - College of Medicine and Health - School of Medical Sciences - Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £29,647 to £31,460 Grade 5

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 14th August 2025

Closes: 4th September 2025

Job Ref: 106036

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £29,647 to £31,460, with potential progression once in post to £35,388

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to February 2027

Background: This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest UK Cancer Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered clinical trials unit in the country. The Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU) is based in the School of Medical Sciences, University of Birmingham and specialises in running cancer clinical trials. The unit has an extensive portfolio of phase I, II and III clinical trials in adults and children covering a wide range of disease sites. The unit employs a multidisciplinary team of over 200 members of staff including statisticians, systematic reviewers, trial management staff, research nurses, monitors, programmers, administrators and IT staff. The CRCTU receives substantial core funding from Cancer Research UK and additional funding from other charities, government and pharmaceutical companies.

The successful candidate will support and provide cover for the Trial Coordinators in the team and will be responsible for the administration, collection and management of clinical research data for one or more trial protocols. They will also provide secretariat services and administrative support for the group and multi-disciplinary collaborative research group(s), and provide day to day guidance for junior staff.

Role Summary: Trial Administrators are responsible for the administration and collection of clinical research data for one or more cancer trial protocols. They provide secretariat services to multi-disciplinary collaborative research group(s) engaged in clinical trials designed to improve the treatment and care of patients with cancer. Post holders work closely with the Trial Coordinator, ensuring the smooth process of trial administration, whilst providing support to colleagues, both inside and outside the unit, and give day to day operational guidance to Data Managers.

Person Specification: Applicants should have degree in a relevant biomedical or associated subject and be able to demonstrate experience in clinical trial management. Experience using Microsoft Office applications is also essential, and experience with Microsoft Access would be a distinct advantage. Excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential for this position.

Informal enquiries can be made to Darren Barton, email: D.Barton@bham.ac.uk

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