Senior Clinical Trials Programme Manager

**Pay Scale:** STANDARD GRADE 8



**Salary ( £)**: £47,085 - £55,895, with a discretionary range to £60,921 per
annum.



**Location:** Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine, Churchill
Hospital, Headington, Oxford



**Contract type:** Fixed Term Contract for up to 2 years in the first instance



**Hours:** Full Time (37.5 hours per week), however we would consider a
suitably qualified candidate who wishes to work 3 days per week minimum.
Hybrid working options can be considered





**About the role**





Professor Simon Draper leads a vaccine development programme, with a strong
focus on malaria, antibody immunology and clinical trials. The Draper Group
clinical team, led by Dr Angela Minassian, is based at the Centre for Clinical
Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine (CCVTM), Churchill Hospital, and is fully
integrated with the laboratory research team based at the Department of
Biochemistry. This role will mainly be based at the CCVTM, however there will
be some liaison required at the Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road,
Oxford. The group’s current website is here: https://draperlab.web.ox.ac.uk.





This role will be responsible for the management of a portfolio of Clinical
Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) in the UK and Africa as
well as Controlled Human Malaria Infection (CHMI) studies and will in addition
undertake line management responsibilities. In partnership with the Clinical
Lead, the post-holder contributes to the overall management of the malaria
clinical research programme, through the application of specialist and
technical knowledge to ensure that research and strategic objectives are met
and regulatory and ethical standards, and wider University polices are adhered
to. This is a key role within the Group’s senior management team, and requires
interactive working with a number of senior investigators and University
Professional Services personnel.





This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the UKRI for up to 2 years in the
first instance.





The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and
relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.
Whilst the role is a grade 8 position, we would be willing to consider
candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development
opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at grade 7 (£37,524 -
£45,763 p.a.) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be
discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.





**What We Offer**





Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of
family friendly and financial benefits including:





• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans





The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs
for those looking for more than just a great place to work.





**About you**





The successful applicant will hold a degree in Medical or Life Sciences and
have extensive experience in clinical trials management. You will have the
ability to demonstrate leadership of large and complex clinical projects and
have up to date knowledge of clinical trials management of investigational
medicinal products and associated regulatory and governance requirements for
UK trials. Excellent scientific writing skills are expected, and you will be a
team player who is comfortable working interactively with colleagues at all
levels. Experience of line management and staff development is essential,
together with having the ability to manage your time effectively to prioritise
a demanding workload with competing deadlines. Advanced IT skills are expected
particularly the use of Microsoft Office applications.





**Application Process**





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk
and Vacancy ID **175310**. You will be required to upload your curriculum
vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection
criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part
of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and
indicate whether we can contact them now.





For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job
description. Any further enquires may be directed to jee-
sun.cho@bioch.ox.ac.uk





The closing date for applications is **12.00 noon** on **Friday 11th October
2024**. Only applications received before this time can be considered.
interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held on as soon as possible
thereafter.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**