Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Royal Marsden Clinical Trials Unit as a Senior Trial Manager in the RM-CTU Breast team. Please note there are two available posts, of which one is a maternity cover for 12 months.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Trial Manager looking to take their career to the next level. You will join a team of experienced trial professionals, world class clinicians and scientists based in the Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research, and be a part of ground-breaking research into breast cancer treatments.
Candidates must have significant relevant experience of managing clinical trials, either from within the NHS, industry, or academic sector. CTIMP experience is desirable. You will be expected to ensure high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP. In addition, you will have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work proactively and independently. Good time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads are required.
Hybrid working in office/at home is supported in this team.
Please note this vacancy may close early if the application cap is reached.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for coordinating all the activities required for the effective running of clinical trials and other studies in the portfolio.
2. Undertake the project management for the studies, working with other departments within the Royal Marsden Hospital as well as sites, funders, external collaborators and contractors.
3. Support and actively engage in the creation of the documentation required for each study, as well as any amendments to the study documentation and submissions or reporting to regulatory authorities.
4. Take a leadership role within the team, supervising and supporting junior staff within the team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
5. To be responsible for maintaining own professional development and be aware of current practices and future developments within the Trust and National Health Service.
6. To aid in the implementation of corrective and preventative measures within the Unit as agreed with the Unit Head.
7. To support the Clinical R&D Office in preparation for regulatory inspections.
8. To take an active role in the Unit and the Trust as a member of a clinical research team.
9. To help coordinate the Unit’s research meeting ensuring appropriate, documented monitoring of the clinical trial portfolio.
10. Any other duties that may be required that are consistent with the nature of the grade of the post.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
11. Masters’ Degree or other higher-level degree or equivalent experience
12. Recent GCP training
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Demonstrable /significant experience of working in a clinical trial setting
14. Detailed understanding and experience of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework
15. Experience of trial finances including costing for academic and commercial studies
Desirable criteria
16. Previous experience managing drug (CTIMP) trials
17. Personnel leadership and management experience
Skills
Essential criteria
18. Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
19. Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
20. Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving ability
21. Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
Desirable criteria
22. Knowledge of principles for quality management systems
23. Knowledge of budget planning and management
Other requirements
Essential criteria
24. Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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