Clinical Quality Assurance Assistant
£25,000 - £30,000 (+ Benefits)
Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager
Department: Research & Innovation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office).
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 24 February 2026 23:55
Recruitment process: One stage competency-based interview
Interview date: From the week commencing 9 March 2026
How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
About the role
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. Cancer Research UK is the largest independent, non-commercial funder of cancer science worldwide. The Centre for Drug Development (CDD) is the world’s only charity-funded drug development facility that delivers pioneering cancer therapies, clinical trials, and biomarker technologies that rival medium-sized pharmaceutical companies, while reflecting our unique strategy as a charity.
The Quality Assurance (QA) team is essential to our mission by ensuring clinical trials are compliant with GCP, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.
As a Clinical Quality Assurance Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the QA team in managing and maintaining our Quality Management System (QMS), providing administrative and document management support across CDD.
What will I be doing?
* Supporting the QA team in managing and maintaining the QMS in line with CDD and clinical GCP standards.
* Taking ownership of QMS administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
o User management
o Document lifecycle management
o Training record management
o Training staff to effectively and compliantly use the QMS
o Compiling information required for quarterly metrics reports
o Assisting the QA Manager in preparing and coordinating inspection activities and follow-ups
o Providing administrative support to the QA team as required
o Leading archiving activities, ensuring archived records (paper or electronic) are maintained in accordance with defined procedures and regulatory requirements
What skills will I need?
* Experienced Administrator who has used electronic Quality Management Systems (QMS) in clinical or pharmaceutical (GxP) environments.
* Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of GxP standards.
* Highly computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Strong organisational skills with a track record of effectively planning, prioritising, and managing multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
* Good interpersonal skills with clear verbal and written communication and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, as well as part of a team.
* Excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
Our organisation values
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.
Additional Information
For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. If you have any concerns or adjustments you might need, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
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