Working in a Registered CTU
Working in an an academic or non-commercial CTU can offer you exciting opportunities that may not be available to you elsewhere. These range from publishing your research, presenting at national or international conferences, or teaching the next generation of researchers, as well as making a positive difference to patient and public health.
You can download some information on the different types of roles in CTUs here.
Below you can find some of the vacancies currently available across our 50 registered CTUs. You can also find vacancies on www.jobs.ac.uk.
If you are looking to work with a specific unit or in a particular area of the country then you might also like to visit the websites of individual CTUs. These can be identified via our CTU Finder.
We also occasionally share details of committee roles that may be of interest to colleagues across our Network. You can find details here.
Clinical Trial Administrator – OCTO (OCTRU)
Job title: Clinical Trial Administrator
Salary: £32,966 to £37,338 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 7 April 2026 (noon)
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trial Administrator (CTA) to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), working in a team of trial management professionals, running clinical trials and studies across a varied portfolio. The post holder will be responsible for a range of activities required in the day-to-day running of clinical trials. CTAs will usually work on 1-3 trials, offering the opportunity to be involved in and learn about a wide range of clinical trial management activities. OCTO is based in the Department of Oncology, University of Oxford. OCTO develops and runs academic clinical trials and studies and is proactive in improving clinical trial procedures. Working to the highest standards our trials are concerned with the practical application of high-quality clinical research into early detection and prevention strategies and innovative and effective cancer therapies. There will be the occasional need to travel to participating hospitals or national meetings (approximately twice a year, sometimes with the need for overnight stays).
About you
You will be educated to at least A-level in a biomedical or associated subject (or other relevant qualification) and have previous experience in a clinical research setting, with an understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). You will have experience of managing and working with clinical research or patient data e.g. data entry, data coding, entry validation and reporting, with critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy. You will have effective communication and inter-personal skills, including written and spoken English, and strong administrative skills including email, minute-taking, and use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience in working on oncology clinical trials in a non-commercial setting would be advantageous.
Further details
The post is based in Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), Level 2, Cancer & Haematology Department, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, and is offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years in the first instance.
An early start date is essential for this role.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Stephanie Levy at stephanie.levy@oncology.ox.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.Please check back in a few days.
Clinical Research Fellow – Southampton CTU
Job title: Clinical Research Fellow
Salary: AMNL £46,675 to £80,081 (for those below ST3 on 3 August 2016); CADT £65,048 to £73,992 (for those at or above ST3 on 3 August 2016) per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 7 April 2026
About the role
The University of Southampton Faculty Of Medicine is offering an appointment to be based within the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) at Southampton General Hospital.
This post holder will work within SCTU supporting a range of clinical studies. The post will provide practical training for a middle grade doctor in the conduct of clinical trials, focussing on supporting clinical trials through all stages including implementation and supporting sites in recruitment, regulatory approvals, data collection and integrity, data presentation and working with translational samples. The post is intended to provide valuable training in research governance and regulation for future clinical and translational researchers.
The appointee will provide day to day medical support for SCTU under supervision from the main supervisor, Professor Simon Crabb (Professor of Experimental Cancer Therapeutics). They will have responsibility for trial development and implementation and involvement in study protocol amendments and implementation including ethics committee documentation and R&D submissions. Training in clinical trials methodology including Good Clinical Practice will be provided.
About you
The post will be at registrar level and will require a medical qualification. It would be suitable for a trainee with relevant experience in cancer clinical research as out of program experience or for someone wishing to pursue a career in these specialties prior to obtaining a training number.
Further information
Fixed Term for 12 months
The post will be a University appointment and does not have any direct clinical work. Duration of post to be discussed with the potential candidate but is up to 12 months in the first instance.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email Professor Simon Crabb at S.J.Crabb@southampton.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Information Systems & Data Manager – Newcastle CTU
Job title: Senior Information Systems & Data Manager
Salary: £47,389 to £50,253 per annum
Contract type: Open ended
Working pattern: Full time (reduced hours considered)
Closing date: 23 March 2026
About the unit
Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) is a thriving UKCRC Registered academic unit, working in collaboration with investigators to design and deliver clinical trials that answer important clinical questions and bring meaningful impact to patients and the NHS.
To read more about how we make a difference, please click here.
We are delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Information Systems and Data Manager to join our senior team and lead the strategic development of data management and information systems across the Unit.
About the role
In this pivotal leadership role, you will ensure the accuracy, security and integrity of data across a diverse portfolio of clinical trials. You will work closely with Chief Investigators, trial teams, biostatisticians, University IT, and national partners to design, implement and oversee high‑quality data management systems and processes. Your expertise will help ensure that NCTU remains at the forefront of best practice, regulatory compliance and digital innovation in clinical trial data management.
You will lead and develop the Data Management Team, providing strategic direction, professional support and oversight of day‑to‑day operations. You will act as the Unit’s Information Governance Lead, taking responsibility for secure systems to host NHS Digital and other sensitive data, and ensuring robust governance frameworks are in place. You will also play a key role in shaping the Unit’s strategic direction, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, digital solutions and intelligent information systems.
If you are an experienced data management professional with a passion for clinical research, digital innovation and high‑quality data systems, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Further information
The role is a permanent, full time, but we welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements or reduced hours. We offer a blended approach to home and office working, with at least 50% office‑based working.
For informal enquiries, please contact Helen Hancock (helen.hancock@newcastle.ac.uk).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Web Application Developer – Oxford CTSU
Job title: Web Application Developer
Salary: £39,424 – £47,779 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years
Working pattern: Full time (part time considered)
Closing date: 10 April 2026
About us
Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. The Clinical Trial Service Unit (CTSU) is a major international research institute within the NDPH, and is one of the world’s leading centres for research into chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.
About the role
We are seeking a Web Application Developer with an excellent computing background and various web programming skills to join the Web Development team, working closely with a wider team of IT developers, statisticians, epidemiologists, administrative and laboratory staff to ensure the successful and smooth continuation and expansion of the study. The main responsibility of the post holder will be to design, develop, update, and maintain study related web applications including assisting with the use and management of large and complex data.
About you
To be considered for the role, you will have a degree in software and database development (or equivalent experience) with substantial expertise with Java or similar high-level programming languages, including front-end and back-end web application development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail are also required.
Further information
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Research Group Leader – ICR-CTSU
Job title: Research Group Leader
Salary: £66,092 – £86,908 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the application early should an appropriate candidate be found
The ICR-CTSU is a Cancer Research UK-funded, internationally recognised methodologist led clinical trials unit, providing cancer-focused clinical trial research expertise. We lead pioneering, efficient, high-quality, and impactful trials across the phases.
Our expertise ranges from experimental medicine early phase studies exploring biological efficacy to trials which may deliver widespread change to routine practice, underpinned by applied methodology to drive forward clinical trial innovation.
Role Summary
The Group Leader will lead a component of ICR-CTSU’s portfolio of clinical trials research. The post holder will join an existing faculty and seek to further develop and grow the portfolio in line with ICR-CTSU’s overall strategy; taking responsibility for a number of ongoing trials as well as the development of new trials. There will be the opportunity to develop and grow a team including the potential for a Postdoctoral Training Fellow and/ or a Trial Manager.
We seek an experienced statistician / biostatistician with a strong research interest in clinical trials methodology and a passion for direct involvement in the oversight and leadership of academic clinical trials. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of ICR-CTSU to further enhance the Unit’s internationally recognised strength in clinical trial design, conduct and analysis.
The post holder will be expected to make a substantial independent intellectual contribution to clinical trials projects and be proactive in leading and contributing to broad initiatives that enhance the overall effectiveness of ICR-CTSU. The appointee will contribute to the overall scientific life of the ICR including the newly established ICR/Royal Marsden Hospital’s Centre for Trials and Population Data Science, by providing mentorship to more junior colleagues and acting as an academic leader.
We seek an individual who will work closely and collaboratively with other faculty/Group Leaders at the ICR and with international/national key opinion leaders to extend the breadth and depth of ICR-CTSU’s biologically rich clinical trials portfolio. In partnership with clinical opinion leaders, this individual will generate research funds to conduct and deliver clinical trials research at the international forefront. Presentation at national and international conferences, production of top-quality research outputs and substantial professional contribution to wider clinical trial network bodies are expected. Enthusiasm for team-based science in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment is essential.
The appointment will be based on track record and the ability and willingness to engage in team science. The successful appointee will have access to ICR’s successful PhD training programme and core facilities.
Further details
At ICR, academics are appointed as either Career Faculty- which is non-time limited with a competitive salary, or as Career Development Faculty – which is a six-year fixed term contract on the Career Development Faculty scale, starting at £66,092 in the first instance.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Professor Emma Hall (Emma.Hall@icr.ac.uk).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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Regulatory and Governance Affairs Manager – Leeds CTRU
Job title: Regulatory and Governance Affairs Manager
Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 26 March 2026
We are looking for a Regulatory and Governance Affairs Officer to play a key short-term role in the Quality Assurance department of a large nationally leading clinical trials unit.
~ Do you have excellent knowledge of UK regulatory and governance requirements relating to clinical trials research?
~ Do you have experience of audit and quality management in clinical trials?
~ Do you want to be part of a leading team that has a national and international reputation for excellence in conducting complex, multi-centre clinical trials?
About us
The Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research is an international leader in the field of clinical trials. The Unit is one of the largest in the UK and conducts national and international randomised and early phase clinical trials in a variety of clinical fields. Our main aim is to support the challenge of changing clinical practice for the better and our past results and current work have already helped to do this. Our results inform the academic development of this specialised field of clinical research on a national and international level. Particularly, we specialise in complex phase III trials, efficient phase I/II trials, biomarker driven designs, seamless phase II/III designs, adaptive designs and the development and evaluation of complex interventions.
About the role
You will lead and manage the CTRU quality control and assurance function within the CTRU to ensure compliance of clinical trials activity across the three CTRU Divisions with all relevant regulations, legislation and good practice in relation to the conduct of clinical trials. You will be responsible for the Quality Assurance team of staff in managing the CTRU quality management systems, quality assurance and on-site monitoring functions. You will manage the Quality Assurance Department with a high degree of autonomy but will be expected to regularly report on CTRU compliance with all regulations relevant to clinical trials and any critical issues to the Operations Director and Division Directors.
About you
You will have substantial experience of the management, monitoring or audit of phase I/II/III clinical trials to current UK regulatory standards and an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks and clinical trials legislation. As you will work closely with multiple stakeholders you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to lead a team and meet project deadlines.
Further information
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Geraldine Murden, Deputy Director (Operations) Email: G.A.Murden@leeds.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Quality Assurance Administrator – Comprehensive CTU
Quality Assurance Administrator – Comprehensive CTU
Job title: Quality Assurance Administrator
Salary: £36,433 to £41,833 per annum (pro rata
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 8 April 2026
The Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit is a specialist unit set up within the Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology with a specific remit to design, conduct, analyse and publish clinical trials and other well-designed studies.
The CCTU provides clinical, statistical and trial operations leadership and facilitates the delivery of high quality, regulatory compliant clinical trials of both investigational medicinal products (IMPs) (in compliance with the UK regulations governing the conduct of clinical trials of IMP) and other non-IMP trials and studies.
The CCTU is a registered CTU with the capability to centrally coordinate multi-centre clinical trials (i.e. having overall responsibility for the design, development, recruitment, data management and analysis of trials) with robust systems to ensure conduct and delivery of clinical trials to the highest quality standards.
About the role
An enthusiastic, committed and professional individual is sought for the role of Quality Assurance Administrator post, which is based in Holborn, London. The main purpose of this post is to provide support to the CCTU Quality Assurance Manager to:
~ ensure that staff at the CCTU conduct clinical trials in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
~ maintain and oversee Quality Management Systems at the CCTU, including the portfolio of central standard operating procedures (SOP).
~ provide/arrange staff training relating to the procedures and conducting a programme of internal audits.
~ facilitate, participate and taking minutes for Quality Management Group Meetings.
~ undertake other administrative tasks e.g., maintaining Quality Specific trackers/logs.
Further information
The role is available for 1 year in first instance at 2 days a week (equivalent to 40% FTE or 14.6 hours per week). Salary will be pro-rated according to the hours worked.
Interviews will take place in person on 22nd April.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please contact Head of Clinical Trial Operations, Felicia Ikeji at f.ikeji@ucl.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Medical Statistician – Nottingham CTU
Job title: Medical Statistician (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £31,387 to £46,485 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time (part time considered)
Closing date: 30 March 2026
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a highly successful Clinical Trials Unit, operating in dynamic multidisciplinary teams designing and delivering clinical trials that will really have an impact? Then look no further – the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) is looking for a Medical Statistician with at least two years’ experience to provide maternity cover until May 2027.
We are a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (http://www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will tangibly improve health outcomes for patients. We have a broad, exciting and expanding portfolio of trials including studies evaluating pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, medical devices, and complex interventions. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting.
The successful candidate will contribute to trial design, conduct, analysis and dissemination as a valued member of multidisciplinary trial teams and may also be given the opportunity to develop (or continue to develop) research interests, contribute to trials methodology research within NCTU, and to contribute to the development and delivery of ‘research methods’ training courses offered by the unit. Please visit https://www.nctu.ac.uk for further details.
The post is suitable for a statistician with experience in the design, set up, analyses and reporting of randomised controlled trials.
Further information
This is preferably a full-time post (36.25 hours per week). However, applications are invited from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum of 29 hours per week). The post is offered on a fixed- term contract for up to one year to cover maternity leave (June 2026-May 2027).
We welcome informal enquiries. Please contact Trish Hepburn, Senior Medical Statistician – trish.hepburn@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this e-mail address will not be accepted.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Trial Manager – OCTO (OCTRU)
Job title: Senior Trial Manager
Salary: £49,119 – £58,265 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term for three years
Working pattern: Full time (minimum of 80% FTE worked over four days) will be considered.
Closing date: 10 April 2026 (12 noon)
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Trial Manager to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO). OCTO, part of the University of Oxford’s Department of Oncology, conducts trials in early cancer detection, precision prevention and early phase drug trials. You will be responsible for line management and oversight within a portfolio of trials, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are met and that resources are allocated appropriately across the portfolio.
In this role, you will lead and motivate a team of Trial Managers and trial administrative staff in the successful conduct and delivery of a portfolio of trials. You will be responsible for a range of activities including preparation and timely submission of all trial materials including protocols, submission packages, contracts, and project related reports, including scientific and financial reports as required by sponsors, funders, collaborating stakeholders and/or regulatory bodies overseeing the research.
About you
You will have a degree in a relevant biomedical or associated subject, or extensive trial management experience that is considered equivalent. You will have demonstrable experience of successfully managing a range of trials (to include CTIMPs) across the full lifecycle (design to archiving) and which include sample collection, multiple collaborators, funders, and stakeholders. The ability to lead, support, motivate, train and line-manage staff working across multiple projects or trials in a calm and professional manner is essential. The ability to travel easily in the UK and further afield on occasions is required.
Further information
The post will be based at: Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), Level 2, Cancer & Haematology Department, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE.
This position offers the opportunity for hybrid working.
An early start date is essential for this role.
If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sarah Pearson at sarah.pearson@oncology.ox.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Clinical Trial Assistant – Norwich CTU
Job title: Clinical Trial Assistant
Salary: £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 10 April 2026
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Assistant to support Trial Managers and senior operations staff at the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit.
The post would be ideal for a recent graduate and/or someone interested in pursuing a career in clinical research and will enable the successful candidate to gain experience, within a UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered trials unit, in a variety of prestigious research studies.
The main research project you would be supporting is a UK randomised controlled trial of a new psychological therapy for social recovery in psychosis.
About you
You must have excellent communication, organisational and administration skills, and have a relevant degree and/or equivalent experience of working in a busy research or administration role.
Further information
This full-time post is available from 1 June 2026 for a fixed term period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension, dependent on funding.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Polly Ashford, CTU Research Lead, via p.ashford@uea.ac.uk
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Clinical Trials Manager – Imperial CTU
Job title: Clinical Trials Manager
Salary: £46,614 – £56,345 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 12 April 2026
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to join our supportive team at the UKCRC registered Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU), where you will be responsible for all aspects of trial management of a phase 2 clinical trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) used for asthma prevention in young children.
This trial is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), sponsored by the University of Southampton, and managed by the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit at Imperial College London.
What you would be doing
Your role will include the coordination of study set-up, liaising closely with the Chief Investigators and PIs at other centres. You will oversee the progress and performance of investigator sites, including efficient recruitment and reliable data collection by implementing and adapting established ICTU systems to ensure the study is conducted in accordance with contractual agreements, trial protocol, trial-specific processes and systems, SOPs, regulatory and ethical requirements and ICH-GCP guidelines, as well as delivered to time and within budget constraints.
What we are looking for
You will have:
~ A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a biomedical/ scientific field.
~ Proven clinical trial experience gained in multi-centre randomised trials, including Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs).
~ Knowledge of working in clinical paediatric trials.
~ A willingness to travel within the UK as well as working flexibly outside of office hours on occasion.
Further information
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until 28 February 2031 in the first instance.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Christina Prechtl (c.prechtl@imperial.ac.uk).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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Research Assistant – ICNARC
Job title: Research Assistant
Salary: £28,500 to £32,200 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 30 March 2026
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is an independent, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (circa 60 staff), that uses accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop their skills in clinical trial conduct and delivery to join our research team in ICNARC’s UKCRC registered Clinical Trials Unit.
You will support CTU trial management staff and staff in critical care units in the delivery of a range of research studies and clinical trials, across our portfolio of adult and paediatric critical care research. The primary focus will be on our National Institute for Health and Care Research funded randomised clinical trials (RCTs).
What you’ll need to succeed
It is essential that you have a proactive attitude with a clear enthusiasm for conducting clinical research and have experience of working in a research environment. You will have strong administrative and organisational skills will excellent attention to detail. As you will interact with research teams, participating sites and patients or their family members being a good and effective communicator both verbally and written is key.
Further details
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made prior closing date.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
QA and IS/Data Management Specialists – CTU Network International Registration Review Committee
The UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Network is seeking highly experienced people with expertise in specific aspects of clinical trials to join its International Registration Review Committee.
The committee is responsible for reviewing all applications for new and ongoing membership and, as such, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the Network continues to promote excellence and integrity in non-commercial research.
The successful candidates will have a wealth of experience, knowledge, and acumen within the field of non-commercial/academic clinical trials research, demonstrate an excellent understanding of best practice as well as current drivers for change. They will also be able to provide specialist input in relation to either Quality Assurance or Information Systems/Information Technology and Data Management.
More detailed role descriptions, and information on how to apply, can be found below in the applicant information pack below.
As the collective voice of non-commercial and academic clinical trials units, the Network plays an important role in engaging with Government, funders, regulators, and patients to improve and strengthen clinical research in the UK. The Network is seen internationally as an exemplar for the development of national clinical trials support. It was established in 2007, and its members are committed to setting and sharing good practice and improving standards in clinical trials.
The UKCRC CTU Network is funded by its members, and major funders have representation on the Network’s Executive Group, this includes Cancer Research UK, NIHR, Versus Arthritis, Chief Scientist Office Scotland, and Health and Social Care Research Wales.
The deadline for applications is 6pm on 31 March 2026.
