Lead Clinical Trials Coordinator CV-Library Lead Clinical Trials Coordinator

Scienceabode; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A private ophthalmic institute in Harley Street, London, is seeking a Lead Clinical Trials Coordinator to oversee and conduct clinical trials. The role involves managing the delivery of studies, leading a small team, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years' experience in clinical trials management, particularly in ophthalmology, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary up to £55,000 with corporate benefits.

Benefits

Corporate benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing or coordinating clinical trials, ideally in ophthalmology.
• Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of clinical studies and ensure compliance.
• Manage study timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation.
• Support investigators with protocol clarifications and safety communications.

Skills

Leading clinical trials

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient engagement

Team leadership

Tools

EDC systems

Job description

Lead Clinical Trials Coordinator – Private Ophthalmic Institute

Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Harley Street, London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Clinical Trials Coordinator to take ownership of our expanding ophthalmic clinical trials programme. This is a pivotal position in one of the Institute’s most important growth areas, with responsibility for study delivery, team leadership, and sponsor relationships.

You’ll oversee a small, high-performing team and work closely with pharmaceutical and medical device partners to ensure our trials meet recruitment, compliance, and quality targets. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven professional to lead from the front and shape the direction of a growing research portfolio.

Programme Leadership & Governance

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of all clinical studies, ensuring adherence to ICH‑GCP, protocol, ethics, and data protection standards.
• Manage study timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation across all active and upcoming trials.
• Support investigators with medical oversight, protocol clarifications, and safety communications.
• Maintain audit readiness through meticulous document control and process compliance.

Study Start‑Up & Feasibility

• Lead feasibility assessments and communicate site capabilities to sponsors and CROs.
• Drive rapid study start‑up including contracts, budgets, and submissions.
• Develop efficient site workflows and patient pathways to accelerate recruitment and optimise data quality.

Recruitment & Retention

• Deliver study recruitment targets through effective referral networks and patient engagement.
• Monitor screen‑fail rates and implement data‑driven recovery strategies.

Operations & Data Management

• Oversee day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring smooth clinic flow and accurate, timely data entry.
• Maintain all logs, trackers, and study databases with strong version control.
• Coordinate data queries, interim analyses, and database lock activities.

Sponsor & CRO Liaison

• Act as the main point of contact for sponsors and CROs.
• Lead site visits and monitoring interactions with professionalism and clarity.
• Provide concise progress reports and performance updates to stakeholders.

Financial Oversight

• Work with the Accounts team on study budgets, invoicing, and financial tracking.
• Support contract negotiation, milestone payments, and cost control.

People Leadership

• Line‑manage and mentor clinical trials staff, providing clear goals and feedback.
• Lead onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives.

Imaging & Clinical Duties

• Learn and perform patient imaging using advanced ophthalmic diagnostic equipment.
• Ensure patient experience and data integrity remain at the forefront of all trial activities.

Publications & Research Support

• Assist in data analysis and preparation of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for conferences and journals.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing or coordinating clinical trials, ideally within ophthalmology or medical devices.
• Demonstrated success in meeting recruitment targets and reducing study start‑up timelines.
• Strong working knowledge of ICH‑GCP, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with EDC systems and confident analysing performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with a compassionate approach to patients.

£50000 – £55000/annum corporate benefits

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