Clinical Trials Assistant

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join Professor Simon Draper’s research
group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Clinical Trials Assistant.





You will provide support the development, co-ordination and completion of a
portfolio of Clinical Trials and/or Controlled Human Malaria Infection (CHMI)
studies in the UK and Africa. Your role will be key to ensuring smooth and
effective running of operations and providing day to-day professional support.
Previous experience in clinical trials and good clinical practice (GCP) are
desirable for this position.





The Draper group under the lead of Professor Simon Draper conducts research in
has a strong translational focus, seeking to develop innovative and new
concepts in vaccine or antibody-based design and delivery, and with full
integration of the clinical and laboratory teams. Over the last 10 years we
have translated nine vaccine candidates, including viral vectors, recombinant
proteins-in-adjuvants and virus-like particles, into Phase I and II clinical
trials in the UK and Africa.





This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for 12
months or until 31 March 2026, whichever is sooner, with the possibility to
extend provided further external funding is available.





_This is a readvertisement of vacancy 174828. Previous applicants need not
reapply._





**About the department**



The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national
gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices
developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by
offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and
have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training
courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we
also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.





Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.





**About you**



You will be educated to an A-Level standard (or equivalent), with proven
administrative experience, ideally in the area of clinical trials, with
excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and good numerical skills. You will
possess excellent organisational skills, with previous experience of working
effectively under pressure, with a demonstrable ability to prioritise and
organise own diverse workload to meet competing deadlines. You will have
experience of working as part of a team, with highly effective verbal and
written communication skills with all level of staff staff and an ability to
operate effectively in a demanding research environment.





**Application Process**



You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement.





To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Rachel Roberts, the Senior
Clinical Trials Manager, using the contact details below.





**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 24 January 2025
will be considered. Interviews will be held on Friday 14th February 2025.**





The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy
in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be
invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at
that stage.