Area
Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit
Location
University Park
Salary
£45,413 to £57,422
Closing Date
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Reference
MED194625
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team within the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU). As Senior Trial Manager, you will support the Director of the NCTU and the Operations Team in developing and running our expanding programme of high-quality clinical trials of national and international relevance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team within the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU). You will support the Director of the NCTU and the Operations Team in developing and running our expanding programme of high-quality clinical trials of national and international relevance.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary NCTU project development team that supports chief investigators in developing their trial protocol and preparing high quality grant applications. A significant responsibility is to lead a team of trial management staff responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of clinical trial projects. You will work closely with the other team leaders to provide effective oversight of NCTU operational management, ensuring efficient and timely project delivery and publication. Over time, you will be encouraged to develop a portfolio of trial methodology-related research.
You should have PhD or equivalent and/or degree in health-related sciences or extensive experience in clinical trials research. You must also have excellent project management skills, be an effective people manager, and possess a breadth of knowledge and expertise in the design, conduct and delivery of trials. In addition, an ability to communicate and work effectively across different disciplines is essential.
What We Offer
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What Next
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
This role is available on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026. Working Hours are full time, 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post (if you are already undertaking a secondment role).
Please contact Professor Jane Daniels:
[email protected] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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