Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator

This is a very varied and demanding post with considerable responsibility. Senior Trial Coordinators are responsible for managing a portfolio of trials and the staff working on those projects in addition to actively coordinating trials. They are expected to contribute to the design, conduct, analysis, publication and presentation of clinical trials research. They must be able to use their own initiative, be an effective leader, team player and excellent communicator. They will usually take on a role which carries a national profile, and as such they play a pivotal role in promoting the research activity of the CRCTU and developing its external collaborative network and establishing funding contacts.

Requirements

• A higher degree (PhD or MSc) in a relevant biomedical science or associated subject with experience of clinical trials research (for some roles a proven track record of successfully obtaining research funding from a recognised funding body will suffice) or a graduate with strong experience as a Trial Coordinator and a proven ability to taken on a senior role.
• An in-depth understanding of clinical research and trial management methodology, including applicable regulatory requirements, and a proven ability to apply these to the coordination of clinical trials
• Experience preparing regulatory and ethics submissions, grant applications, writing and/or amending protocols, patient information sheets, Case Report Forms, reports and other relevant trial management documentation
• Proven project management and supervisory skills
• Excellent administrative, clerical and office management skills
• Effective communication, negotiation, presentation and inter-personal skills
• Excellent computing skills including advanced word processing and email.
• Experience in the design, maintenance and interrogation of complex relational databases (MS Access preferred)
• Able to work on own initiative and problem solve
• Must demonstrate a critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
• Experience preparing publications and submitting grant applications is desirable
• Ability to meet the travel needs of the post which include travel nationally and internationally on occasion

Closing Date

17 Mar 2019