Trial Manager

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.