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Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:Contribute to clinical trial design, protocol development and funding applications together with Chief Investigator (CI), statistician and other members of the team.Preparation of and continual update of essential trial documentation in collaboration with CI, other members of the team, other departments at the Royal Marsden and other organisations as applicable.Complete and submit initial applications and amendments to internal Sponsor committee (CCR), REC and MHRA and other organisations as required for the clinical trial.To be the main point of contact for participating sites in multi centre studies ensuring appropriate assessment of site feasibility for trial participation, planning site initiation visits and ensure sites have all applicable documentation in place.To have oversight of clinical trial activity and conduct of designated clinical trials. Person specificationEducation/Qualifications Essential criteria Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experienceRecent GCP training Desirable criteria Masters' Degree or other higher-level degreeExperience Essential criteria Demonstrable /significant experience of working in a clinical trial settingDetailed understanding and experience of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework Desirable criteria Experience of trial finances including costing for academic and commercial studiesPrevious experience managing drug (CTIMP) trialsPersonnel leadership and management experienceSkills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential criteria Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisationExcellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationshipsAble to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving abilityCompetence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages Desirable criteria Knowledge of principles for quality management systemsKnowledge of budget planning and managementThe Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any 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.All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our StaffAt The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.Employer certification / accreditation badges Documents to download Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 446.7KB) Job Features Form (PDF, 128.6KB) Royal Marsden Trust Values (PDF, 715.5KB) Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide (PDF, 1.2MB)