Job overview
We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised, and methodical Clinical Trial Manager to join the Chelsea based Early Diagnosis and Detection Unit.
The key element of this role is to manage our clinical trials portfolio, and the set-up of new clinical trials. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical trials.
The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and have ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives
Main duties of the job
1. To take responsibility for ensuring all clinical trials (Sponsored and hosted with external sponsors) within the Early diagnosis and detection research unit is set-up, conducted and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Trust SOPs and trial protocols.
2. To manage and lead the administrative team of the Early Diagnosis and Detection research unit.
3. To help manage and oversee the finances and budget of the Early Diagnosis and detection research unit, ensuring a balanced portfolio which enables sufficient income generation for the sustainability and development of the team.
4. To lead on business development in the Early Diagnosis and Detection research unit team to develop a sustainable portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
5. Provide trial coordination support across all ED&D studies, including RM sponsored studies as required.
6. Provide line management support to the team of administrative staff.
7. Help obtain quality data outputs from the ED&D oncology research unit.
8. Assist with the production of high quality source data worksheets that are amended through the lifespan of the study as required.
9. Maintain oversight that data and queries are managed in accordance to the study contract.
10. Support administrative staff in prioritising their workload.
11. Identify training and development needs of staff in line with departmental and Trust Objectives and ensure all new staff receive core and departmental induction.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
12. Life sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience
13. Recent GCP training
Desirable criteria
14. Higher Degree qualification (e.g. MSc)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
15. Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical trial setting
16. Detailed knowledge of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework.
17. Experience of budget management in clinical trials setting.
18. Experience of working across boundaries with multidisciplinary teams.
19. Experience of managing/supervising administrative staff
Desirable criteria
20. Experience of working in an NHS setting.
21. Experience of working in the field of oncology
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
22. Ability to prioritise workload, and adjust own work in light of unexpected events or changing priorities
23. Ability to work under pressure
24. Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines under direction and on own initiative
25. To be able to use own initiative planning own work and work unsupervised where appropriate
26. Excellent administrative and organisational skills
27. Excellent IT skills including access, excel and power point
28. Experience of data entry and data management
29. Excellent oral and written communication skills
30. Ability to interact with, influence an motivate people at all levels
31. Ability to interact confidently with experts and nonexperts alike
32. Maintain good attention to detail and work with a high level of accuracy
33. Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures
34. Proven problem solving skills
35. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of people (e.g. medical & nursing staff, managers, admin staff) in a helpful manner
36. Able to negotiate, acting in a tactful and confident manner to achieve the desired results
Desirable criteria
37. Previous clinical trial project management experience
38. Experience of developing systems and processes to allow efficient management and conduct of clinical trials
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.
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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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