Working in a Registered CTU
Working in an an academic or non-commercial CTU can offer you exciting opportunities that may not be available to you elsewhere. These range from publishing your research, presenting at national or international conferences, or teaching the next generation of researchers, as well as making a positive difference to patient and public health.
You can download some information on the different types of roles in CTUs here.
Below you can find some of the vacancies currently available across our 50 registered CTUs. You can also find vacancies on www.jobs.ac.uk.
If you are looking to work with a specific unit or in a particular area of the country then you might also like to visit the websites of individual CTUs. These can be identified via our CTU Finder.
We also occasionally share details of committee roles that may be of interest to colleagues across our Network. You can find details here.
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Head of Data Applications – Glasgow CTU
Head of Data Applications – Glasgow CTU
Job title: Head of Data Applications
Salary: £59,966 – £67,468 per annum
Contract type: Open ended
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 29 September 2026
About the role
The role will be responsible for ensuring that data and applications services remain efficient, sustainable, secure and compliant throughout this transformation, while maintaining delivery of operational commitments, service levels and organisational key performance indicators. As a senior strategic leader, the postholder will oversee multidisciplinary teams responsible for data management and software development activities, ensuring alignment of technology investments and delivery models with organisational strategy and future clinical trials requirements.
The Head of Data and Applications will provide key support to the Director of Operations and will establish and manage effective collaborative relationships with fellow operational leads within RCB and also more widely with University and GCTU colleagues, representing RCB on relevant committees at local and national level.
The Head of Data and Applications has line management responsibility for the senior members of the software development and data management teams, with a commitment to support them in effective line management arrangements for their own teams as applicable.
Further information
Informal enquiries may be directed to John Petrie, Director of Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, at John.Petrie@Glasgow.ac.uk.
For a full role description, please click here.
Environmental Data Manager – ICR-CTSU
Job title: Environmental Data Manager
Salary: £31,920 – £33,600 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 4 October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Applications may be reviewed on application and not the closing of the role.
About the role
The ICR’s Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) is looking for an Environmental Data Manager to join its team at ICR’s Sutton site in Surrey. ICR-CTSU is a multi-disciplinary CTU with a diverse portfolio of national and international phase III multicentre randomised controlled trials, and phase II trials of targeted treatments with a focus on breast, urological and head and neck cancer treatments. Recent methodology work includes the development of a method and guidance to carbon footprint clinical trials and the development of an online, open-access Greener Trials Toolkit to automate calculations, provide mitigation advice and collate data on the carbon footprint of publicly funded trials.
This post offers an excellent and unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-motivated graduate to join a dynamic and supportive academic environment, and contribute to an internationally recognised initiative that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of publicly funded clinical trials.
The successful applicant will work with sustainability experts, software developers, researchers and clinical trial professionals, and duties will include:
~ Data entry and testing of the Greener Trials Toolkit
~ Management of the Toolkit’s emission factor database
~ Supporting users of the Toolkit
~ Ensuring robust governance of environmental data
About you
Applicants should hold a first degree (or equivalent qualification or experience) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Management, Carbon Management or a closely related discipline. Applicants should also have excellent organisational and communication skills, be computer literate and work accurately with attention to detail.
Further information
This is an office-based role. Requests for hybrid working (splitting time between our Sutton site and home) will be considered following successful completion of key training. Flexible working options may be considered.
Informal enquiries may be made by emailing ctsu@icr.ac.uk
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Clinical Data Programmer – Imperial CTU
Job title: Clinical Data Programmer
Salary: / £48,246 – £58,318 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 18 October 2026
About the role
Do you enjoy solving complex data challenges and using technology to improve the delivery of clinical trials? We are looking for an experienced data programmer who can take ownership of data management activities, work autonomously, and act as a trusted expert to trial teams. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of clinical data management experience and strong technical capability in Python, SQL, electronic data capture systems, and API integration to drive efficient, high-quality trial delivery.
You will:
~ Support data management activities across the full trial lifecycle for assigned studies.
~ Use and develop expertise in the unit’s EDC systems (currently OpenClinica and REDCap) to support complex clinical trials.
~ Develop and maintain scripts for data validation, quality control, and the production of reports, listings, and metrics that support trial conduct, monitoring, and oversight.
~ Collaborate with trial teams to plan and deliver data management activities, ensuring key timelines and milestones are met.
~ Support compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and data protection requirements.
About you
You will have:
~ A strong interest in data management and its role in improving the quality, efficiency, and impact of clinical trials.
~ A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in computing, health informatics, data science, or a related field.
~ Experience using clinical data management systems and electronic data capture (EDC) platforms in clinical trials.
~ The ability to communicate technical and data management concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues, through participation in meetings at all levels.
Further information
If you require any further details about the role, please contact Francesco Lala (f.lala@imperial.ac.uk).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Head of Data Applications – Glasgow CTU
Head of Data Applications – Glasgow CTU
Job title: Head of Data Applications
Salary: £59,966 – £67,468 per annum
Contract type: Open ended
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 29 September 2026
About the role
The role will be responsible for ensuring that data and applications services remain efficient, sustainable, secure and compliant throughout this transformation, while maintaining delivery of operational commitments, service levels and organisational key performance indicators. As a senior strategic leader, the postholder will oversee multidisciplinary teams responsible for data management and software development activities, ensuring alignment of technology investments and delivery models with organisational strategy and future clinical trials requirements.
The Head of Data and Applications will provide key support to the Director of Operations and will establish and manage effective collaborative relationships with fellow operational leads within RCB and also more widely with University and GCTU colleagues, representing RCB on relevant committees at local and national level.
The Head of Data and Applications has line management responsibility for the senior members of the software development and data management teams, with a commitment to support them in effective line management arrangements for their own teams as applicable.
Further information
Informal enquiries may be directed to John Petrie, Director of Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, at John.Petrie@Glasgow.ac.uk.
For a full role description, please click here.
Trial Management Team Leader – CRCTU Birmingham
Job title: Trial Management Team Leader
Salary £47,389 – £56,535 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term contract up to December 2028
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 30 September 2026 (23:59)
About the role
The role of the post is to lead a team of trial management staff responsible for administration of a portfolio of clinical trial research projects. The Team Leader will assist the Trials Unit Directors in developing and maintaining the trials portfolio, promoting the CRCTU’s activities at a (inter)national level. They will oversee the administration of their clinical trials portfolio from concept to completion, taking an active role in providing specialist trial management advice, contributing to the design and costing of new trial proposals, preparing grant applications, coordinating trials (when necessary) and contributing to the presentation and publication of results. They will be responsible for ensuring that the team’s portfolio of trials is conducted according to applicable regulations and quality standards. They will be responsible for all aspects of staff management and will plan and monitor team finance and staff resource. They will contribute to the operation of the CRCTU by representing the team on the Operational Management Committee and take an active role in developing the CRCTU’s quality management system.
Further information
Interviews will take place on 14th October 2026.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer – CRUK & UCL CTC
Job title: Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer
Salary: £43,981 – £54,019 per annum
Contract type: Open ended, funded for 1 year in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 2 October 2026 (23:59)
About us
The Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC) is a UKCRC registered centre: https://www.ctc.ucl.ac.uk/and is one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK, with more than 120 members of staff working on about 100 clinical studies.
The CTC designs and conducts high quality clinical trials, from phase I to phase III trials, with a range of different treatments such as chemotherapies, radiotherapy, surgery and the new generation of targeted drugs including advanced cell and gene therapies.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer to work within our Regulatory team. With the support of the Pharmacovigilance Manager, the main purpose of the post is to maintain oversight of safety reporting activities within the CTC, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements are maintained at all times.
The postholder will review SUSAR reports, raising queries with the trial teams and make timely submissions into ICSR Submissions and EudraVigilance portals, maintain oversight over SUSAR submissions and review and submit DSURs to the MHRA. A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description and person specification which can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
About you
The postholder should have significant knowledge of biomedical or life sciences, as well as significant knowledge and experience of pharmacovigilance in an academic sponsor’s setting.
Experience in safety reporting to competent authorities and REC, using ICR Submissions and EudraVigilance and preparing DSURs is essential. Knowledge of cancer biology and treatments would be advantageous.
Further information
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Medical Statistician – OCTRU
Job title: Senior Medical Statistician
Salary: £49,119 – £58,265 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 3 years
Working pattern: Full time (part-time at minimum of 60% FTE will be considered)
Closing date: 23 October 2026 (12 noon)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Medical Statistician based at the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) at the University of Oxford. The OCTRU Statistics Team, led by Professor Jonathan Cook, is looking for an experienced medical statistician to join the Senior Management Team. Working under the supervision of a Lead Statistician, the post-holder will contribute to the design, conduct, analysis and presentation of results of collaborative clinical research projects, mostly randomised clinical trials, across the different clinicals areas. OCTRU is one of the largest academic clinical trials unit in the UK (www.octru.ox.ac.uk). It undertakes trials of all phases across oncology, surgery, experimental medicine, orthopaedics and rheumatology.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead, or undertake the senior statistical role in, the analysis of large and complex data that have been collected or are currently being collected by trials on the OCTRU portfolio https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/trials-portfolio as well as provide written statistical input into protocols and ethics committee submissions. You will also assist in and sometimes leading the development and submission of grant proposals to major national and international agencies, including industry, charities, research councils and the government. You will prepare and/or approve statistical analysis plans (SAP) where appropriate and the preparation of statistical programs for analysis of study data. Furthermore, the post-holder will play a key role in quality assurance within the OCTRU Statistics Team.
You will be expected to be able to work independently and supervisor more junior staff on project work. The post is based at the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences. A pattern of hybrid working (involving part office, part remote location) will be possible with the agreement of your line manager.
About You
You must hold a postgraduate degree in medical statistics (or near to completion) or have equivalent experience and have specialist knowledge in analysis of complex and longitudinal data. You must have considerable experience working as a statistician, including statistical consulting, designing clinical research, contributing to grant applications, active running of research, analysing data and paper writing for peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, you will have a high level of proficiency in statistical programming in Stata and/or R. Experience of working with and supervising early career statisticians, as well as experience of working within a UKCRC clinical trials unit, is desirable.
Further information
If you have any queries regarding the role, please email jonathan.cook@ndorms.ox.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer – CRUK & UCL CTC
Job title: Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer
Salary: £43,981 – £54,019 per annum
Contract type: Open ended, funded for 1 year in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 2 October 2026 (23:59)
About us
The Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC) is a UKCRC registered centre: https://www.ctc.ucl.ac.uk/and is one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK, with more than 120 members of staff working on about 100 clinical studies.
The CTC designs and conducts high quality clinical trials, from phase I to phase III trials, with a range of different treatments such as chemotherapies, radiotherapy, surgery and the new generation of targeted drugs including advanced cell and gene therapies.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer to work within our Regulatory team. With the support of the Pharmacovigilance Manager, the main purpose of the post is to maintain oversight of safety reporting activities within the CTC, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements are maintained at all times.
The postholder will review SUSAR reports, raising queries with the trial teams and make timely submissions into ICSR Submissions and EudraVigilance portals, maintain oversight over SUSAR submissions and review and submit DSURs to the MHRA. A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description and person specification which can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
About you
The postholder should have significant knowledge of biomedical or life sciences, as well as significant knowledge and experience of pharmacovigilance in an academic sponsor’s setting.
Experience in safety reporting to competent authorities and REC, using ICR Submissions and EudraVigilance and preparing DSURs is essential. Knowledge of cancer biology and treatments would be advantageous.
Further information
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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Research Associate (CTU Statistician) – Norwich CTU
Job title: Research Associate (CTU Statistician)
Salary: £31,236 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 9 October 2026
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit at the University of East Anglia, supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical statistics.
In this role you’ll work with a Senior Statistician to provide statistical oversight at all stages of grant funded projects, which includes writing plans, undertaking data analysis and contributing to statistical reports and academic papers. You’ll also undertake research, produce both submissions for new studies and grant applications, and liaise with multiple stakeholders within the School.
About you
You will have a Graduate level qualification with significant statistical component (e.g. Medical Statistics, Statistics, Mathematics) with subject knowledge in the relevant area and some research experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are key to success in this role.
Further information
The post is available immediately on a part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term basis until 31 July 2028.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Allan Clark, Professor of Medical Statistics, via Allan.Clark@uea.ac.uk
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Research Associate – MRC Biostatistics Unit
Job title: Research Associate
Salary: £37,694 – £46,049 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years in the first instance
Working pattern: Full or part time
Closing date: 4 October 2026
The MRC Biostatistics Unit is one of Europe’s leading biostatistics research institutions. Our focus is to deliver new analytical and computational strategies based on sound statistical principles for the challenging tasks facing biomedicine and public health.
The Unit is situated on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the world’s most vibrant centres of biomedical research, which includes the University of Cambridge’s Clinical School, two major hospitals, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and the world headquarters of Astra Zeneca.
About the role
This position, part of the Efficient Study Design research theme of the MRC Biostatistics Unit (BSU), has 2 components, an applied one (60%) and a methodological one (40%):
~ as a member of the Papworth trial unit collaboration (PTUC) statistical team led by Dr Dominique-Laurent Couturier, the post-holder will help providing statistical advice, guidance and support to Papworth based researchers and partners on aspects related to the design, monitoring, analysis, and dissemination of results.
~ as a member of the team of Dr Pavel Mozgunov, the post-holder will contribute on developing statistical methodology for response-adaptive early phase clinical trials, namely, Phase I dose-finding trials, under the guidance of Dr Mozgunov. The focus of Phase I dose-finding research will be on the use of richer outcomes to guide the dose selection and on more individualised approaches to dose-escalation, so as many as possible patients in the trial can receive their best dose.
About you
Applicants must have a PhD in statistics or a relevant subject or to be in the final stages of obtaining their PhD. They will also have experience in derivations of analytical formulae and theoretical mathematical results, along with other specialist knowledge.
Further information
Informal enquires can be addressed to Dr Dominique-Laurent Couturier (dominique-couturier@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk) and Dr Pavel Mozgunov (pavel.mozgunov@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Medical Statistician – OCTRU
Job title: Senior Medical Statistician
Salary: £49,119 – £58,265 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 3 years
Working pattern: Full time (part-time at minimum of 60% FTE will be considered)
Closing date: 23 October 2026 (12 noon)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Medical Statistician based at the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) at the University of Oxford. The OCTRU Statistics Team, led by Professor Jonathan Cook, is looking for an experienced medical statistician to join the Senior Management Team. Working under the supervision of a Lead Statistician, the post-holder will contribute to the design, conduct, analysis and presentation of results of collaborative clinical research projects, mostly randomised clinical trials, across the different clinicals areas. OCTRU is one of the largest academic clinical trials unit in the UK (www.octru.ox.ac.uk). It undertakes trials of all phases across oncology, surgery, experimental medicine, orthopaedics and rheumatology.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead, or undertake the senior statistical role in, the analysis of large and complex data that have been collected or are currently being collected by trials on the OCTRU portfolio https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/trials-portfolio as well as provide written statistical input into protocols and ethics committee submissions. You will also assist in and sometimes leading the development and submission of grant proposals to major national and international agencies, including industry, charities, research councils and the government. You will prepare and/or approve statistical analysis plans (SAP) where appropriate and the preparation of statistical programs for analysis of study data. Furthermore, the post-holder will play a key role in quality assurance within the OCTRU Statistics Team.
You will be expected to be able to work independently and supervisor more junior staff on project work. The post is based at the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences. A pattern of hybrid working (involving part office, part remote location) will be possible with the agreement of your line manager.
About You
You must hold a postgraduate degree in medical statistics (or near to completion) or have equivalent experience and have specialist knowledge in analysis of complex and longitudinal data. You must have considerable experience working as a statistician, including statistical consulting, designing clinical research, contributing to grant applications, active running of research, analysing data and paper writing for peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, you will have a high level of proficiency in statistical programming in Stata and/or R. Experience of working with and supervising early career statisticians, as well as experience of working within a UKCRC clinical trials unit, is desirable.
Further information
If you have any queries regarding the role, please email jonathan.cook@ndorms.ox.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Medical Statistician – OCTRU
Job title: Medical Statistician
Salary: £35,681 – £41,636 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 30 October 2026 (12 noon)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Statistician (Grade 6) to join the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) Statistics Team. OCTRU is one of the largest academic clinical trials units in the UK. (www.octru.ox.ac.uk). It undertakes trials of all phases across oncology, surgery, experimental medicine, orthopaedics and rheumatology. The Statistics Team led by Professor Jonathan Cook is looking for a recent post-graduate statistician to join an expanding statistical team. New team members will undergo a training programme in clinical trial statistics and related processes during their first year.
The post is based within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford. The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching.
About the Role
In this role, you will assist in the design and set-up of clinical trials within a multidisciplinary team including (but not limited to) the Chief Investigator and Trial Manager as well as provide written statistical input into protocols and ethics committee submissions. You will also provide advice on data collection, CRF development, data validation and data cleaning and data management. You will prepare statistical analysis plans (SAP) and produce statistical programs for analysis of study data, including generating, validating and monitoring randomisation schedules and performing interim and final analyses. The post is located at the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, Oxford.
This position is available now but would be suitable for a current MSc Student in Medical Statistics with a view to starting in the summer or autumn of 2027. In the latter instance there may be an opportunity to undertake a summer project with the team.
About You
You must hold a postgraduate degree in statistics (or a closely related subject), a substantial part of which relates to medical statistics, or equivalent experience and be fluent in key aspects of study design and analysis, and aware of the latest statistical techniques. You must have good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain complex statistical issues to non-statisticians together with the ability to analyse problems, develop and test solutions, and make judgements. Additionally, you will have a proficient knowledge of statistical software (i.e., R or Stata). You will have good project management skills including the ability to plan and prioritise short and longer-term goals to ensure that all necessary deadlines are met simultaneously for around 4 substantive, and a number of smaller, projects. Proficiency in statistical programming and experience of producing statistical reports and contributing to peer-review publications are desirable.
Further information
If you have any queries regarding the role, please email jonathan.cook@ndorms.ox.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Trial Management Team Leader – CRCTU Birmingham
Job title: Trial Management Team Leader
Salary £47,389 – £56,535 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term contract up to December 2028
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 30 September 2026 (23:59)
About the role
The role of the post is to lead a team of trial management staff responsible for administration of a portfolio of clinical trial research projects. The Team Leader will assist the Trials Unit Directors in developing and maintaining the trials portfolio, promoting the CRCTU’s activities at a (inter)national level. They will oversee the administration of their clinical trials portfolio from concept to completion, taking an active role in providing specialist trial management advice, contributing to the design and costing of new trial proposals, preparing grant applications, coordinating trials (when necessary) and contributing to the presentation and publication of results. They will be responsible for ensuring that the team’s portfolio of trials is conducted according to applicable regulations and quality standards. They will be responsible for all aspects of staff management and will plan and monitor team finance and staff resource. They will contribute to the operation of the CRCTU by representing the team on the Operational Management Committee and take an active role in developing the CRCTU’s quality management system.
Further information
Interviews will take place on 14th October 2026.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Clinical Trial Manager – Imperial CTU
Job title: Clinical Trial Manager
Salary: £48,246 – £58,318 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term until 30 April 2030 in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 6 October 2026
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to join our supportive team at the UK Clinical Trials Unit Network-registered Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU), where you will be responsible for all aspects of trial management of a randomised controlled clinical trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) to determine if Hormone Replacement Therapy improves hand joint pain in post-menopausal women with hand osteoarthritis.
This Imperial College London sponsored trial is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and managed by the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit at Imperial College London.
About the role
Your role will include the coordination of study set-up, liaising closely with the key stakeholders including the Chief Investigator, Collaborators, Sponsor, Funder, Committee and Advisory Group members, and staff at participating sites. You will oversee the progress and performance of investigator sites, including efficient recruitment and reliable data collection by implementing and adapting established ICTU systems to ensure the study is conducted in accordance with contractual agreements, trial protocol, trial-specific processes and systems, SOPs, regulatory and ethical requirements and ICH-GCP guidelines, as well as delivered to time and within budget constraints.
About you
You will have:
~ A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a biomedical/ scientific field.
~ Proven clinical trial experience gained in multi-centre randomised trials, including Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs).
~ A willingness to travel within the UK as well as working flexibly outside of office hours on occasion.
Further information
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Claire Smith (claire.smith@imperial.ac.uk).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Clinical Trial Manager – Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit
Clinical Trial Manager – Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit
Job title: Clinical Trial Manager
Salary: £39,424 – £47,779 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 7 October 2026 (12 noon)
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to join the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU). This post is being offered full-time, on a 1-year fixed contract in the first instance. The Clinical Trial Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing the set up and management of a new European study in patients with Bronchiectasis conducted at ORTU. You will also provide support to the Senior Trial Manager. This post requires someone who can work both as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and independently, using their initiative to seek solutions to problems and provide excellent administrative support.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of this study, supporting the Chief Investigator and local country contacts to obtain appropriate regulatory and hospital approvals as appropriate for each country, previous experience in this would be beneficial. You will also be responsible for organising team meetings, answering and resolving queries on study conduct.
You will be responsible for predicting, identifying and resolving problems that are critical to the conduct of the study and planning to strategically avoid them. You will also have the opportunity contribute to the CTU quality management system, reviewing and writing SOPs and developing procedural documentation, as applicable.
About you
Applicants should be educated to degree level in a relevant subject plus relevant training or professional qualification in related role(s), or have considerable experience in the set-up and ongoing monitoring and management of large complex multi-site clinical trials.
You will also need to demonstrate that you have:
~ Good communication skills (oral and written), confident and articulate, and able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries to deliver training and work well with staff at all levels.
~ A range of IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,) as demonstrated in part by your application.
~ Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures, Trial Specific Procedures and working within a Quality Management System.
~ Experience of planning and progressing work activities using own initiative without supervision, prioritising own schedule and that of others, dividing time between projects appropriately.
~ Thorough knowledge of the regulatory and governance requirements for UK clinical trials – including submission of applications to these bodies.
Having had previous experience in a respiratory trial setting and experience of CTIMP and Device Trials are both desirable capabilities for this post.
Further information
There will be opportunity for some hybrid office/remote working in line with department guidance e.g. one to two days at home depending on working hours/pattern. The Unit has a core office day on a Thursday.
For a full role description, please click here.
Clinical Trials Assistant – Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit
Job title: Clinical Trials Assistant
Salary: £32,108 – £37,338 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 14 October 2026 (12 noon)
About the Role
We are looking for a full-time Clinical Trials Assistant to join our team at the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU). The Clinical Trials Assistant will support the trial management team in setting up and managing recruiting sites for two trials. This is a key role within the ORTU, ensuring the smooth and effective running of operations, and providing day-to-day professional support for studies and their collaborators.
You will be the first contact for all sites, supporting and being responsible for the site set-ups, greenlighting and ongoing oversight of the recruiting sites.
About You
Applicants should have a good level of education and numerical skills (A-level standard or equivalent), or have a combination of training and relevant experience.
You will also need to demonstrate that you have:
~ Excellent communication and organisation skills.
~ Excellent attention to detail
~ An ability to work as a member of a team but also operate independently
~ Previous experience of working in a similar role in a clinical and/or academic environment.
Having an understanding of Good Clinical Practice and the regulations and guidelines applicable to clinical trials in the UK would be a desirable attribute for this post.
Further information
Hybrid working will be considered.
Please contact Emma Hedley emma.hedley@ndm.ox.ac.uk for further information.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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QA Specialist – UK Registered CTU Network International Registration Review Committee
Role title: QA Specialist
Closing date: 4 September 2026
The UK Registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Network is seeking a highly experienced professional with specialist knowledge in clinical trials to contribute Quality Assurance (QA) expertise to its International Registration Review Committee (IRRC).
The committee is responsible for reviewing all applications for new and ongoing membership and, as such, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the Network continues to promote excellence and integrity in non-commercial research.
The successful candidate will have a wealth of experience, knowledge, and acumen within the field of non-commercial/academic clinical trials research, demonstrate an excellent understanding of best practice as well as current drivers for change.
As the collective voice of non-commercial and academic clinical trials units, the Network plays an important role in engaging with Government, funders, regulators, and patients to improve and strengthen clinical research in the UK. The Network is seen internationally as an exemplar for the development of national clinical trials support. It was established in 2007, and its members are committed to setting and sharing good practice and improving standards in clinical trials.
Our Network is funded by its members, and major funders have representation on the Network’s Executive Group, this includes; Cancer Research UK, NIHR, Arthritis UK, as well as devolved nations representation such as Health and Social Care Research Wales.
The deadline for applications is 6pm on 4 September 2026.
A more detailed role description, and information on how to apply, can be found below in the applicant information pack below.
Chair – UK Registered CTU Network Executive Group
Role title: Executive Group Chair
Closing date: 25 September 2026
The UK Registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Network is seeking a highly experienced person with expertise in clinical trials to chair its Executive Group.
The position is becoming vacant due to the current Chair, Simon Denegri, OBE, reaching the end of his maximum term.
The successful candidate will have a wealth of experience, knowledge, and acumen within the field of non-commercial/academic clinical trials research, demonstrate an excellent understanding of best practice as well as current drivers for change.
As the collective voice of non-commercial and academic clinical trials units, the Network plays an important role in engaging with Government, funders, regulators, and patients to improve and strengthen clinical research in the UK. The Network is seen internationally as an exemplar for the development of national clinical trials support. It was established in 2007, and its members are committed to setting and sharing good practice and improving standards in clinical trials.
Our network is funded by its members, and major funders have representation on the Network’s Executive Group, this includes Cancer Research UK, NIHR, as well as devolved nations representation such as Health and Social Care Research Wales.
A more detailed role description, and information on how to apply, can be found below in the applicant information pack below.
The deadline for applications is 6pm on 25 September 2026.
