Clinical Trial Manager (RA2372)

Norwich Research Partners Llp; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Clinical Trials Unit in the UK is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to manage significant clinical research projects. The role involves overseeing multi-centre trials with a focus on investigational medicinal products. Candidates should have relevant academic qualifications and experience in clinical trials. The position offers a competitive salary with numerous benefits including generous leave, work-life balance policies, and personal development opportunities. Hybrid working is available, and diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

44 days annual leave

Family and work-life balance policies

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Campus facilities

Exclusive shopping discounts

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multi-centre clinical trials is essential.
• Knowledge of investigational medicinal product trials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage one of the clinical trials WRAP-T or JET-VIP.
• Oversee trial setup and execution in a diverse research environment.

Skills

Managing multi-centre clinical trials

Experience with clinical trials of investigational medicinal products

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

Clinical Trial Manager

Salary will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.

Starting salary from £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum

Norwich CTU is a UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of East Anglia in the East of England. We support over 40 Clinical Trials and Research Projects across a broad range of clinical disciplines and interventions including multicentre randomised drug, device and complex intervention trials. To support this work we employ a large number of clinical trial managers, data programmers, statisticians, health economists, epidemiologists and research methodologists.

As a Unit, we have a very diverse and expanding research portfolio. We currently undertake research in the fields of cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, diabetes, neurology, smoking cessation, dementia, mental health and care and health service improvement.

We have two vacancies for Clinical Trial Managers to join our growing team, managing one of the following trials:

• WRAP-T is an NIHR funded multicentre Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) exploring the clinical efficacy and mechanisms of action of a weight reduction drug (Tirzepatide) in the management of asthma.
• JET-VIP is an NIHR funded multicentre trial of a CE/CA marked device comparing high frequency JET ventilation with conventional invasive positive pressure ventilation on the effectiveness of catheter ablation (a heart procedure) for people Atrial Fibrillation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of managing multi‑centre clinical trials to join an established CTU. You will have a degree and/or equivalent experience in Clinical Trials and evidence of ability to set up and manage multicentre trials.

One of the trials will require experience of managing a clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product (CTIMP). Please indicate in your application if you have experience of this.

The post is available immediately on a full‑time basis, for a fixed term period to 31 December 2028. Hybrid working will be possible.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristics of race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) and sex (male) for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role within the School. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.

Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work‑life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on‑campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 12 January 2026

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Juliet Highvia [e-mail]

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