Clinical Trials Coordinator

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden Hospital to work within the Department of Haemato-Oncology Unit as a Clinical Trial Coordinator working on our large and varied portfolio.

This is a pivotal role and you will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies.

Ideally with previous clinical research experience and preferably educated to degree level or equivalent, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

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

We often have many applicants for jobs at The Royal Marsden therefore,  sadly if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and oversight of allocated clinical trials in the Department.
• Responsible for the set-up and conduct of allocated clinical trials in accordance with regulatory, sponsor and organisational requirements.
• Ensure clinical trials within the Unit are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and Trust SOPs.
• Review the capacity and resource requirements within the Clinical unit for coordination and administrative management of the allocated trials and to advise the unit head accordingly.
• To be an active member of the department, providing regular reports on activity within the Department and highlighting areas of concern.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To liaise with R&D, pharmacy, finance, laboratories, and other support departments in set up of trials and assessment of capacity and capability.
• To liaise with Sponsors and R&D regarding clinical trial contracts.
• To liaise with R&D to ensure appropriate material transfer arrangements are in place for trials involving transfer or receipt of tissue.
• Responsible for essential trial documentation [including training and delegation logs] compilation and maintenance of site files.