Location: The Paterson Building, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine, Health
Division/Team: School of Health Sciences Administration
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 26/08/2024
Contract Duration: Fixed term until 1st September 2025
School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences
About the Role:
The University of Manchester is seeking a Clinical Trials Coordinator for a fixed-term position until 1st September 2025, within the CRUK National Biomarker Centre. This role is a maternity cover position in the Digital Cancer Research (DCR) team. The Clinical Trials Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of technology clinical trials, ensuring that all regulatory and operational commitments are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the setup and daily operations of technology clinical trials.
- Ensure compliance with clinical trial protocols and contribute to the development of new protocols.
- Collaborate with teams across The University of Manchester, The Christie R&D, ECMT Research Management Team, and other institutions to deliver a portfolio of technology clinical trials.
- Work closely with patients, enabling them to be co-investigators in their own research.
- Develop technology trials focused on patient benefits.
Background:
The CRUK National Biomarker Centre at The University of Manchester is a leading translational research centre funded by Cancer Research UK. The Centre focuses on discovering, developing, validating, and qualifying biomarkers in clinical studies and trials to improve cancer care. The DCR team, specifically, uses innovative digital technologies to enhance patient involvement in clinical trials, improve data visualization, and leverage AI for biomarker discovery.
About You:
- Degree in a scientific discipline or a relevant subject with significant experience, or a postgraduate qualification.
- Operational experience of clinical trials within NHS and academic settings.
- Understanding of patient involvement in research.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with clinical databases, clinical report forms, and NHS information governance requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of the clinical research process, relevant standards, and legislation, as well as medical terminology and oncology.
