We are looking for an experienced Trial Manager to join the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit. This post is being offered part-time 0.8 FTE, on a 2 year fixed contract in the first instance. The Trial Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing the set up and management of a variety of studies conducted at ORTU and providing support to the Senior Trial Manager. This post requires someone who can work both as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and independently, using their initiative to seek solutions to problems and provide excellent administrative support.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of allocated ORTU studies - supporting Chief Investigators, Trial Assistants and Assistant Trial Managers in applying for regulatory approvals for trials including MHRA, ethics, HRA and Research & Development (R&D) approvals. You will also be responsible for organising team meetings, answering and resolving queries on trial conduct.
In this post you will maintain oversight of the overall conduct and performance of studies within the portfolio. This will include predicting, identifying and resolving problems that are critical to the conduct of studies managed by the ORTU and planning to strategically avoid them. You will also have the opportunity contribute to the CTU quality management system, reviewing and writing SOPs and developing procedural documentation, as applicable.
There will be opportunity for some hybrid office/remote working in line with department guidance e.g. one to two days at home depending on working hours/pattern. The Unit has a core office day on a Thursday.
Whilst the role is a Grade 7 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which the appointment would be at Grade 6: 34,982- 40,855 per annum pro rata for part time, with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.
About You
Applicants should be educated to degree level in a relevant subject plus relevant training or professional qualification in related role(s), or have considerable experience in the set-up and ongoing monitoring and management of large complex multi-site clinical trials.
You will also need to demonstrate that you have:
Good communication skills (oral and written), confident and articulate, and able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries to deliver training and work well with staff at all levels.
A range of IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,) as demonstrated in part by your application.
Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures, Trial Specific Procedures and working within a Quality Management System.
Experience of planning and progressing work activities using own initiative without supervision, prioritising own schedule and that of others, dividing time between projects appropriately.
Thorough knowledge of the regulatory and governance requirements for UK clinical trials - including submission of applications to these bodies.
Having had previous experience in a respiratory trial setting and experience of CTIMP and Device Trials are both desirable capabilities for this post.
About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine
The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.
Benefits of working
University employees enjoy 38 days' paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Application Process
Please contact Emma Hedley emma.hedley@ndm.ox.ac.uk for more details.
The post is part-time 0.8 FTE and fixed-term for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 09/06/2025 will be considered.
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