Junior Clinical Trials Manager

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the
Department of Paediatrics as a Junior Clinical Trial Manager (JCTM). The
Junior Clinical Trial Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery
of a portfolio of clinical trials or research studies across the whole
lifecycle, this includes ensuring they are delivered on time, to budget and to
the expected quality standards. This JCTM role is a training position,
focusing on the delivery and closeout phase of the clinical trial/study.



Working with the support of the Project Management and Senior Research teams,
the JCTM will ensure quality in all areas of trial coordination.





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 with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is
available.





The role requires on site working for at least four days per week, however,
remote working can be facilitated one day a week following the initial
induction period.





**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 ideally have previous experience of trial administration however
training would be provided on all aspects of the role. You will have 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 Emma Plested, the Programme
and Regulatory Affairs Director (UK) for the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), using
the contact details below.





**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 8 January 2025 will
be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.**





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**Please note that response times may be delayed due to the University's
Christmas and New Year closure period. We endeavour to respond to queries as
soon as possible.**





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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.