Department: Blizard Institute
Salary: 33,615 to 39,483 (Grade 4)
Location: Whitechapel
Closing date: 08-Sep-2019

Overview:

Blizard Institute

Centre for Primary Care and Public Health

Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit

£33,615 - £39,483 per annum

Applications are invited for the role of Clinical Trial Manager in the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. The Blizard Institute is the largest institute of Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

This exciting new post represents an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced Trial Manager to work in a multi-site CTIMP trial in a registered Clinical Trials Unit.

The Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU) is a fully registered UKCRC trials unit based within the large and vibrant Centre for Primary Care and Public Health, where staff engage in a wide range of applied health research, providing a stimulating work environment.

The post holder’s role will be to coordinate and manage #ChariotMS (Cladribine to halt deterioration in people with advanced multiple sclerosis) in collaboration with the lead research team based at the Blizard Institute (Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma) and the Trial management Group in PCTU. 

Previous research experience in multi-site Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMPs) involving contact with NHS patients or research participants is essential.  Previous experience in MS trials would be beneficial.

The post is a full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 57 months in the first instance. The expected start date is September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.  Starting salary will be in the range of £33,615 - £39,483 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.  Benefits include 30 days annual leave, pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Ann Thomson (ann.thomson@qmul.ac.uk; 020 7882 2556) and/or Klaus Schmierer (k.schmierer@qmul.ac.uk).

Details about the institute can be found at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/blizard

Details about the Clinical Trials Unit can be found at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/pctu

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 08 September 2019 . Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.

The School of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award.  We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers.  We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support.  As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.