Clinical Trial Project Manager

Overview

Join the Draper Group in the Department of Paediatrics to lead the management of CTIMP clinical trials, with a focus on malaria vaccine development. You will coordinate trial applications, oversee recruitment and trial conduct from setup to analysis, and ensure compliance with GCP and SOPs. The role supports global, UK-based trials within a world-leading paediatrics research department. It offers a fixed-term, 2-year contract with possible extension subject to funding; opportunities for professional development and staff wellbeing are highlighted.

Pay / Benefits

• Athena Swan Gold award
• up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement
• training funding availability
• visa renewal financial assistance
• wellbeing activities (yoga, bootcamp) and choir access

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CTIMP trial lifecycle tasks and timelines
• Prepare and coordinate trial applications and amendments for MHRA and ethics committees
• Oversee participant recruitment and monitor trial conduct from setup to analysis
• Ensure compliance with GCP and SOPs across the team
• Contribute to UK or overseas trials and cross-functional collaboration
• Support team activities and regulatory governance requirements

Key requirements

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Extensive clinical trial project management experience
• Knowledge of GCP and CTIMP regulatory and governance requirements
• Proven experience managing projects through full trial lifecycle
• Strong problem-solving and proactive issue resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a fast-paced research environment

• Proactive problem solving
• Strong communication
• Collaboration and teamwork
• GCP knowledge
• CTIMP management
• Regulatory and governance compliance for UK/overseas trials

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