Clinical Trials Manager | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) is part of the NIHR UKCRC Registered CTU Network with the remit to provide support for all aspects of clinical trials from set-up to close down within the Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre.

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Trials Manager in the CCTU which provides support for clinical trials within the Biomedical Research Centre. The post is based within the CCTU Core and Cardiovascular Themes.

The Clinical Trials Manager will work in partnership with the CCTU-Cancer Theme Operations Manager, CCTC Director, Senior CCTU staff and members of individual trial teams to ensure the smooth and efficient conceptualisation, set-up, delivery and reporting of trials that are led and run by CCTU. On a daily basis, lead project management for trials under their remit and ensure that staff follow relevant CCTU SOPs, CUH policies and UK Regulations.

Previous experience of working in a clinical research environment within the NHS, University or pharmaceutical industry is essential for this post together with significant knowledge and experience of UK regulations, guidelines and requirements for the conduct of clinical research. Project management experience, as well as understanding of advanced therapy and device trials would be advantageous.

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• Lead clinical trial project management for designated trials within CCTU-Cancer Theme, including interaction and workflow between key CCTU staff involved in trial delivery (e.g. coordination, data management, statistics, QA, Investigators and the trial management group).
  
• Develop the CCTU clinical trials coordination and trial management function under the direction of the CCTC Director and CCTU-Cancer Theme Operations Manager across cancer trials.
  
• Advise researchers on trial design, feasibility, trial management costs and approvals and processes.
  
• Maintain oversight of trial set‑up, delivery and reporting and provide project management for the financial aspects of the trial activity.
  
• Ensure that all GCP and other statutory requirements are met during the conduct and coordination of these clinical trials.
  

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• Previous experience in a clinical research environment within the NHS, university or pharmaceutical industry.
  
• Significant knowledge and experience of UK regulations, guidelines and requirements for the conduct of clinical research.
  
• Project management experience.
  
• Understanding of advanced therapy and device trials (advantageous).
  

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.

We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or socio‑economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

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• Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.
  
• If you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full‑time permanent contract unless you have:
  
• • Applied for a Graduate visa.
  
• • Successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment.
  
• • The Trust has agreed that they will sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
  

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 23rd February 2026.

Interview date to be confirmed.

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Monday 23 Feb 2026.