Clinical Research & Development Coordinator

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical R&D Coordinator within the Joint Clinical R&D Core Services team.  This role will support the Governance & Operations Team and researchers in both The Royal Marsden and our academic partner the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR).

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and proficient in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders across The Royal Marsden and the ICR on research governance.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the smooth processing of new research applications by registering them fully and accurately into our clinical projects database (EDGE).
• Organise and maintain effective data storage, EDGE data input and filing systems for all aspects of the Joint Clinical R&D Core Services team.
• Responsible for the security of all Joint Clinical R&D Core Services files.
• Supervise the recording of trial status notifications and closure of studies.
• Oversee systems within the Joint Clinical R&D Core Services governance and operations function for ensuring local capacity and capability (C&C) for all new and amended clinical research proposals.
• Ensure all applications requesting RM/ICR sponsorship are triaged and reviewed against governance criteria, liaising with study management teams to ensure study documentation is ready for peer review and sponsor approval.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification:

• Ensure criteria of all relevant legislation, standards and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research is met before a research project commences.
• Ensure written agreements are in place for all studies where RM/ICR is collaborating with external organisations.
• Ensure all new studies are reviewed and approved by other relevant support departments/sources of expertise such as pharmacy, radiology and finance.
• Be proactive in assisting researchers in attaining the national and local metrics for study setup and patient recruitment