The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Trial Manager

The closing date is 03 September 2025

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen at the The Royal Marsden Hospital to work within the Sarcoma Research Team as a Trial Manager.

This is a pivotal role and you will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies.

Ideally with previous clinical research experience in trial management and educated to degree level, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the 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.

The Trust is committed to developing and delivering excellent customer focused service by treating patients, their families, friends, carers and staff with professionalism respect and dignity.

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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For further information please contact: Stephanie Elston, Clinical Research Operations Manager via email stephanie.elston@rmh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for coordinating all the activities required for the effective running of clinical trials and other studies in the portfolio.
  • Undertake the project management for the studies, working with other departments within the Royal Marsden Hospital as well as sites, funders, external collaborators and contractors.
  • Support and actively engage in the creation of the documentation required for each study, as well as any amendments to the study documentation and submissions or reporting to regulatory authorities.
  • Take a leadership role within the team, supervising and supporting junior staff within the team.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR788

Job locations

Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

  • Contribute to the RM-CTU development and strategy, including review of RM-CTU SOPs, policies and processes.
  • Under the direction of the Research Operations Manager to lead implementation of systems within the Unit to ensure all Clinical Trials are conducted in accordance with all regulatory internal requirements including:

a. Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations

b. Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care

c. Human Tissue Act

d. Research and Development Policies and SOPs

  • Contribute to clinical trial design, protocol development and funding applications together with Chief Investigator (CI), statistician and other members of the team.
  • Preparation of and continual update of essential trial documentation in collaboration with CI, other members of the team, other departments at the Royal Marsden and other organisations as applicable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

  • Contribute to the RM-CTU development and strategy, including review of RM-CTU SOPs, policies and processes.
  • Under the direction of the Research Operations Manager to lead implementation of systems within the Unit to ensure all Clinical Trials are conducted in accordance with all regulatory internal requirements including:

a. Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations

b. Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care

c. Human Tissue Act

d. Research and Development Policies and SOPs

  • Contribute to clinical trial design, protocol development and funding applications together with Chief Investigator (CI), statistician and other members of the team.
  • Preparation of and continual update of essential trial documentation in collaboration with CI, other members of the team, other departments at the Royal Marsden and other organisations as applicable.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience
  • Recent GCP training

Desirable

  • Masters' Degree or other higher-level degree

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable /significant experience of working in a clinical trial setting
  • Detailed understanding and experience of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework

Desirable

  • Experience of trial finances including costing for academic and commercial studies
  • Previous experience managing drug (CTIMP) trials
  • Personnel leadership and management experience

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
  • Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving ability
  • Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles for quality management systems
  • Knowledge of budget planning and management

Other requirements

Essential

  • Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience
  • Recent GCP training

Desirable

  • Masters' Degree or other higher-level degree

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable /significant experience of working in a clinical trial setting
  • Detailed understanding and experience of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework

Desirable

  • Experience of trial finances including costing for academic and commercial studies
  • Previous experience managing drug (CTIMP) trials
  • Personnel leadership and management experience

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
  • Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving ability
  • Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles for quality management systems
  • Knowledge of budget planning and management

Other requirements

Essential

  • Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Research Operations Manager

Stephanie Elston

stephanie.elston@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR788

Job locations

Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


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