Senior Trials and Project Manager post in the Blizard Institute's Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma, leading the CoachMS study on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The job centres on running the study day to day as the main link between the university and participating NHS sites, covering set-up, recruitment, data, governance and reporting. The study targets people newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and the post reports to the Chief Investigator. Suitability rests on postgraduate study or a comparable research background and grounding in Good Clinical Practice.
What the job involves
- Lead day-to-day delivery and coordination of the CoachMS study
- Act as primary liaison between QMUL, participating NHS sites and other stakeholders
- Oversee all aspects of trial management, including study set-up, site activation, participant recruitment and data management
- Oversee regulatory compliance, governance, monitoring, reporting and stakeholder engagement
- Contribute to protocol development
- Contribute to ethics submissions
- Contribute to budget management
- Contribute to staff training
- Contribute to dissemination of study findings
What’s required
Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification, or equivalent experience gained within a research environment
Experience
- Substantial experience as a clinical trials or research professional
- Substantial experience managing complex, multi-centre research studies
- Experience developing trial documentation
- Experience overseeing ethics and regulatory submissions
- Experience managing budgets
- Experience ensuring studies meet high audit and compliance standards
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong understanding of clinical trial governance and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP)
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive problem-solving
- Collaborative approach
Other
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Passion for delivering research that improves patient outcomes
What’s offered
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension scheme
- 30 days' annual leave (pro rata for part-time and fixed-term)
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Work-life balance and family-friendly employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Campus facilities
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Senior Trials & Project Manager employer: Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions diversity and innovation in higher education. With competitive salaries, generous leave, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to impactful educational initiatives. Located in the heart of London, the university provides a dynamic environment where technology-enhanced learning thrives, making it an ideal place for those passionate about advancing education through technology.
Contact Details:
Queen Mary University of London Recruitment Team
