Senior Trials Manager Full-time

Senior Trials Manager

We are looking for a Senior Trials Manager to work closely with the UKDTN Leadership and Coordinating Centre team to deliver a portfolio of early-stage dementia clinical trials across UCLH and other UKDTN sites as required. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of the trials from trial set up (costings, contracts, research governance) to implementation (recruitment, screening, oversight of trial coordination and cost recovery). The post is available immediately and funded by the NIHR until 31 December 2028, with expectation of extension. This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 50% of time on site.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Rosie Baverstock-West (email: r.baverstock-west@ucl.ac.uk).

For a full job description please visit UCL's online recruitment portal and search using vacancy reference B02-10977. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.

You will have an Honours degree (minimum 2:1) in a science/healthcare related discipline (or equivalent experience), with a comprehensive knowledge of UK Clinical Trials Regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practice, the European Directives on Clinical Trials and Good Clinical Practice and the Department of Heath's Research Governance Framework. Significant experience of regulatory trials in a university hospital setting and of maintaining, collating and manipulating complex data is essential, as is evidence of developing systems for monitoring performance relating to research studies or programmes. Experience of line management and of managing budgets are also a requirement, along with a proven ability to work seamlessly across academic and NHS organisational cultures and processes. A postgraduate qualification in a science/healthcare discipline and experience of Trial Monitoring is desirable.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits; visit to find out more. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on EDI initiatives; we therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.