Senior Trial Coordinator at University of Birmingham

Hybrid working is possible in line with both CRCTU and University of Birmingham policies

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered clinical trials units in the country. The Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU) is based in the Institute of Cancer & Genomic 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 180 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 be responsible for managing a portfolio of trials and the staff working on those projects in addition to actively coordinating trials. They will need to ensure that the trials within their portfolio are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and applicable ethical, regulatory and quality standards. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the design, conduct, analysis, publication and presentation of clinical trials research.

Applicants will preferably have a higher degree in a relevant biomedical or associated subject, or be a graduate with strong experience. An in-depth understanding of clinical research and trial methodology, including applicable regulatory requirements, is essential and a proven ability to apply these to the coordination of clinical trials is vital.  Applicants must be able to use their own initiative, be an effective leader, team player and an excellent communicator. They will play a pivotal role in promoting the research activity of the CRCTU and developing its external collaborative network. Applicants should be prepared to meet the travel requirements of the post, which includes travel nationally and for some posts (on the odd occasion) internationally.

Informal enquires to Sarah Bowden, S.J.Bowden@bham.ac.uk   

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