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.
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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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Medical Statistician x 2 – Primary Care CTU
Job title: Medical Statistician x 2
Salary: £49,119 to £58,265 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time or part time
Closing date: 10 June 2026 (12 noon)
About the roles
Applications are invited for two Medical Statisticians, to join the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit (PC-CTU) trial statistics team.
The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to all statistical aspects of clinical trial activities within the PC-CTU and outside the PC-CTU.
About you
You will hold a Postgraduate degree in statistics supported by a publication record.
Further information
There are two positions available. The first position is offered for two years in the first instance. The second position is available for two years or until 30 September 2028, whichever is sooner. We welcome applications from candidates interested in either full-time or part-time work.
For further information or discuss the post please contact Dr Milensu Shanyinde milensu.shanyinde@phc.ox.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Statistician/Principal Statistician – The ICR-CTSU
Job title: Senior Statistician/Principal Statistician
Salary: Senior Statistician: £47,634 – £52,324 / Principal Statistician: £49,970 – £63,120 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term for two years
Working pattern: Full time (35 hours per week) / part time (minimum 60% FTE) will be considered
Closing date: 14 June 2026
About the role
The Cancer Research UK funded Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR-CTSU) seek an experienced and highly motivated statistician to join our team of over 20 statisticians and methodologists. This position will be appointed at either Senior Statistician or Principal Statistician level, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
We want to hear from you if you:
~ Enjoy the challenge of researching, developing and implementing efficient trial methodology, and designing efficient clinical trials that will make a difference in patients’ lives
~ Seek variety in your work and opportunities to apply your statistical knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas in oncology.
~ Thrive as part of a multi-disciplinary research team alongside like-minded statisticians and methodologists.
~ Are looking to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive academic environment at a leading cancer clinical trials unit.
About you
The successful applicant will be an experienced and highly motivated medical statistician interested in researching new statistical methods and applying their statistical knowledge to the design and analysis of patient-centred clinical trials. They will hold a post-graduate qualification in statistics and demonstrate a solid understanding of clinical trials, with experience in applying statistical methods to real-world data. Familiarity with Bayesian statistics and early phase adaptive trials is highly desirable. Strong oral and written communication skills, and enthusiasm for collaborating across diverse disciplines, are essential.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Professor Christina Yap, email: Christina.Yap@icr.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Clinical Trial Manager (Multiple Positions) – Nottingham CTU
Job title: Clinical Trial Manager (Multiple Positions)
Salary: £35,608 to £47,389 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time (part time (min. 29 hours per week) considered)
Closing date: 12 June 2026
These posts are an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based on the leafy University of Nottingham campus. The unit designs and conducts high quality national and international multicentre trials across a range of health topics collaborating with clinicians and academics within the University and local NHS trust.
About the role
The unit is seeking to recruit experienced Clinical Trial Managers to work within our multidisciplinary team to ensure successful delivery of trials. They will work closely with the Chief Investigator, other researchers and clinicians to ensure efficient and successful completion of the trial. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the activities of other members of the research team.
About you
Candidates should have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, or significant experience as a clinical trial manager/coordinator, along with a track record of successful project management of clinical research. They should have experience of working within multidisciplinary teams with significant skills in understanding and applying knowledge to address complex problems and challenges.
Further information
These are full-time posts (36.25 hours per week) preferably; however, applications are invited from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for a role on a part-time basis. The roles will be offered on a fixed term contract until the 30th of June 2028. There may be the opportunity for an extension, but this would be dependent upon circumstances at the time.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Hugh.Jarrett@nottingham.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Trial Management/Coordination Lead – Pragmatic CTU
Job title: Trial Management/Coordination Lead
Salary: £54,617 – £60,901 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term (12 months)
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 16 June 2026 (23:55)
About the role
This post represents an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced Senior Trial Manager / Trial Management Lead to work in a leading UKCRC registered Clinical Trials Unit.
The aim of the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU) is to support and encourage high quality pragmatic trials in which the primary question of interest relates to intervention effectiveness: whether an intervention works under real-life conditions.
The post holder will be expected to take on lead responsibilities for a portfolio of studies.
About you
Previous research experience in multi-site clinical trials involving NHS patients or research participants is essential.
Further information
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
PCTU Trial Management/Coordination Lead – Pragmatic CTU
Job title: PCTU Trial Management/Co-ordination Lead
Salary: £54,617 – £60,901 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term (2 years)
Working pattern: Full time or part time (minimum 0.6 FTE)
Closing date: 16 June 2026 (23:55)
About the role
This post represents an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced Senior Trial Manager / Trial Management Lead to work in a leading UKCRC registered Clinical Trials Unit.
The aim of the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU) is to support and encourage high quality pragmatic trials in which the primary question of interest relates to intervention effectiveness: whether an intervention works under real-life conditions.
The post holder will be expected to take on lead responsibilities for a portfolio of MHRA regulated studies, including both device trials and CTIMP trials. Part-time working can be considered at a minimum commitment of 0.6FTE.
About you
Previous research experience in multi-site Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMPs) involving NHS patients or research participants is essential.
Further information
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Trial Manager – NPEU
Job title: Trial Manager
Salary: £39,424 to £47,779 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time preferred (other part time working arrangements may also be considered)
Closing date: 1 July 2026 (12:00)
The National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Clinical Trials Unit (NPEU CTU) are looking for an enthusiastic Trial Manager to join our team to provide project management for randomised controlled trials on the NPEU CTU portfolio. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team with scope to contribute to wider development work of the Clinical Trials Unit.
About the role
The postholder will be based within the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health (NDWRH) which contains world-renowned health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching.
The NPEU is an internationally recognised, multi-disciplinary research unit based within the NDWRH at the University of Oxford, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford. The unit undertakes research about pregnancy, childbirth and new-born babies.
As Trial Manager you will be the central administrative contact at the Coordinating Centre maintaining effective and efficient systems to ensure the trials are delivered according to milestones. You will co-ordinate the design, implementation and running of the clinical trials across participating hospital sites in the UK, ensuring timely data collection and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance, and ensure they comply with NPEU CTU Standard Operating Procedures.
About you
To be considered for this role you will have a degree in a biomedical or associated subject, or other relevant qualification or proven experience in clinical research. You will have line management experience, as well as an understanding of clinical research methodology, good clinical practice and knowledge of all UK regulations for clinical trials, GDPR and the research governance framework. Proven administrative, data and project management skills and excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload are also essential for this position.
Further information
The position is fixed term for 2 years in the first instance. Full time or a 50% job share are preferred; other part time working arrangements may also be considered.
For informal queries about the position, please contact Christina Cole (christina.cole@npeu.ox.ac.uk).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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