Senior Trial Manager

You will be responsible for the management of a portfolio of trials, including multi-centre randomised controlled trials, and the performance and line management of trial managers/coordinators. You will work independently but also part of the wider team, working closely with LCTU senior management, NHS clinical and academic staff. You will provide leadership and trial management expertise to maintain the smooth and effective running of the clinical trials and research studies in accordance with the study protocols, ethics and regulatory approvals, SOPs, GCP principles, EU Directives and UK legislation.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of clinical research and trial management methodology in the UK setting. CTIMP experience will be particularly valuable.  Alongside your expertise, you will have proven project management experience, enjoy working independently and have the ability to stay calm under pressure.  You will be joining a busy, dynamic and successful team in a role that offers varied and exciting opportunities to engage with a wide range of individuals. This role will also provide you with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to research.

For informal enquiries please contact Carla Richardson on [email protected].

At the University, we are adopting an agile working approach which means that you'll be both home and campus based.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.