Assistant Clinical Trial Manager

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join the Specialised Translational Research
Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG) in the Department of Paediatrics as our
Assistant Clinical Trial Manager.





You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our portfolio of
clinical trials and will work closely with the Clinical Trial Managers and the
Clinical Research and Operations Manager, Laura Chiverton.





You will be responsible for helping the Clinical Trial Managers with the
management and delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials and will work
closely with the research group to ensure efficient running of our clinical
trials.





You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health
research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug
development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging,
neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.





This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for one
year or until June 2026, (whichever is earliest) with the possibility to
extend provided further external funding is available.





**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 have an understanding of working in clinical trial management and
will be educated to degree level, or have equivalent experience. The
successful candidate will have knowledge of the regulatory and governance
requirements for UK clinical trials. You will have highly effective verbal and
written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to
operate effectively in a demanding and growing 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 Laura Chiverton, the
Clinical Research and Operations manager, using the contact details below.





**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 5th February 2025
will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.**





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.