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Clinical Trial Manager

Imperial College London
London
6 months ago
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This post will be based within the Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial Breast Surgery group at St. Mary's and Charing Cross campuses, and at the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU) based in White City. The opportunity has arisen to work with the Imperial Breast Surgery group to deliver a multicentre, randomised controlled trial, to investigate whether preop radiation leads to improved 2-year satisfaction with immediate autologous reconstruction compared to postop radiation in patients undergoing mastectomy.
The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of trial management, including close liaison with the Chief Investigator and Principal Investigators at other centres, management of the associated study and implementing and adapting established ICTU systems to ensure the trial is developed and conducted to the highest scientific and regulatory standards.
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a biomedical/scientific field or related field and significant clinical trial/project management and monitoring experience gained in multi-centre, randomised trials is essential. The post holder will need to show strong leadership and motivational skills as well as effective communication, organisational and time management skills. Travel is expected between the Imperial College campuses and research sites as detailed in the job description.
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. • Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression. • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes). • Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

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