Trial Coordinator in London

Salary range £31,445 - £33,600 per annum. Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.

Duration of Contract: 1 year fixed term

Hours per week: 35 hours per week. Flexible working options are open to discussion.

Location: Sutton

Closing Date: 27th July 2026

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we advise that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Are you passionate about advancing cancer research and improving outcomes for patients? Do you want to contribute to pioneering research that is shaping the future of personalised radiotherapy treatment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Join one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team running internationally practice-changing clinical trials and delivering high-impact translational research that has the potential to transform patient care.

We are recruiting a Trial Coordinator on a 1-year fixed-term contract in the first instance. The successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Cancer Research Sutton site, with occasional travel to the Chelsea site as required.

Working within Dr Somaiah’s Translational Breast Radiobiology Research Team, you will coordinate and support the delivery of a portfolio of translational research projects, ensuring studies are managed efficiently and in accordance with regulatory, governance, and sponsor requirements. You will also be awarded an honorary contract to co-ordinate hosted commercial and non-commercial radiotherapy studies in breast cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital which shares the same onsite campus, working closely with clinicians, researchers, trial sponsors and external collaborators.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in clinical research. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in clinical trials, clinical/translational research, or research project management, as well as those with a relevant scientific degree who are keen to build their experience in trial co-ordination. Comprehensive training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and oversight of a portfolio of breast cancer clinical trials and projects within the ICR (employer) and Royal Marsden Hospital (honorary contract).
• Assisting the Senior Research Manager with study and project management from set-up through to close out, including study amendments in accordance with protocols and regulatory, sponsor, GDPR and GCP requirements.
• To be an active member of the ICR and Royal Marsden departments, providing regular reports on research activities, highlighting areas of concern and developing improvement strategies.
• The candidate will also help to assist the Translational Breast Radiobiology laboratory team with clinical sample collection and processing.
• They must have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent administration and IT skills will be essential.

For full details of the role, responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the attached job pack.

About The Institute of Cancer Research

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits. The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.