Commercial Research Set-up Coordinator
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Job overview
Band 5 Fixed Term 18 months (subject to funding)
Research & Development
Based at North Bristol NHS Trust, with cross‑site working across the Bristol NHS Hospital Group (including UHBW)
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Joint R&D Commercial Research Function as a Commercial Research Set‑up Coordinator. This role is integral to supporting the rapid and effective set‑up of commercial clinical trials across North Bristol NHS Trust and Bristol NHS Hospital Group.
You will work closely with research nurses, Principal Investigators, sponsors, NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) teams and internal support services to ensure commercial studies are set up efficiently, compliantly and delivered to time and target.
This is a fixed‑term post linked to specific programme funding and any extension is subject to funding.
About you
You will be organised, proactive and comfortable coordinating multiple tasks in a fast‑paced research environment. You will have experience working in clinical research or research delivery and be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Why join us?
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred research that improves care and outcomes. You will be joining a supportive, forward‑thinking R&D team at the heart of a growing commercial research portfolio, with opportunities to develop specialist skills in research governance, study set‑up and performance delivery.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
Coordinate feasibility assessments, protocol reviews and site set‑up activities
Facilitate commercial study feasibility and set‑up meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Support costing and contract processes, including use of the NIHR Interactive Costing Tool (iCT)
Support pre screening activities working with business intelligence
Liaise with NIHR RDN teams and industry partners to drive timely delivery
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records on EDGE and other research governance systems
Monitor recruitment performance and support reporting against NIHR performance metrics
Support compliance with ICH‑GCP, UK Clinical Trials Regulations and research governance frameworks
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification which provide a detailed description of the requirements of the job and the main responsibilities.