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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Software Tester – Glasgow CTU
Job title: Software Tester
Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for up to 2 years
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 29 April 2026 (23:45)
About the role
The Software Tester will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical trial software applications and systems.
We are seeking an experienced Software Tester to lead the end-to-end transformation of our testing strategy, processes, and tooling for Clinical Trial Database systems and API integrations. This role will drive improvements in efficiency, robustness, compliance, automation, and quality assurance practices. They will support quality assurance processes aligned with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring compliance with standards relevant to clinical trials (including GDPR, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Computer Systems Validation, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001).
This role contributes to the reliable delivery of electronic data capture (EDC) systems, system integrations, data management tools and other applications used by specialist technical staff, researchers, commercial clients and study participants. The successful candidate will act as a process leader and quality champion in a regulated clinical research environment.
Further information
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Kirsty Jordan at Kirsty.Jordan@glasgow.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Professional Specialist in Technical Innovation and Development – Centre for Trials Research
Job title: Senior Professional Specialist in Technical Innovation and Development
Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term until 30 April 2027
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 3 May 2026
About the role
The Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University is a large, multinational community of researchers, professional services staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
We tackle the big diseases and health concerns of our time by forming partnerships with researchers and building lasting relationships with the public. Find out more about the Centre and working with us here.
You will work as a Senior Software Developer within the Centre for Trials Research (CTR), designing, developing, and maintaining clinical trial information systems using modern PHP-based web frameworks. You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, ensuring applications are secure, reliable, and suitable for use in validated clinical research environments.
You will have strong experience building web applications using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and relational databases, working in Linux server environments and using Git. The role involves contributing to system architecture, developing reusable components, supporting releases across development, test, and production environments, and resolving complex technical issues across multiple platforms.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate study requirements into technical solutions. You will provide specialist guidance on application design, data management, security, authentication and access control, and system integration, and will lead small-scale development initiatives where required.
This position suits a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who can manage priorities, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues, and take ownership of delivered work. You will bring a pragmatic and professional approach to software development, balancing technical quality with reliable delivery.
Further information
This position is full-time (35 hours per week), available from 1st May 2026 and fixed term until 30 April 2027.
For informal discussions, please contact the recruiter Nigel Kirby (Head of Data and Technology/Research Fellow) by email KirbyN@cardiff.ac.uk or by phone (0)29 20687517.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Data Manager – OCTO
Job title: Data Manager
Salary: £35,681-£41,636 per annum (pro-rata for part time)
Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years
Working pattern: Full time or part time (80% worked over no fewer than 4 days will be considered)
Closing date: 8 May 2026 (12:00)
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Manager to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO). OCTO, part of the University of Oxford’s Department of Oncology, is a leader in early cancer detection, precision prevention, and therapy trials, delivering high-quality academic clinical research.
As a Data Manager, you will provide support and advice across clinical trials and studies requiring the capture, storage, management, review, and reporting of clinical research data. You will work closely with database programmers, trial management teams, investigators, statisticians, and external collaborators to develop appropriate data collection tools and documentation. You will contribute to monitoring the completeness, accuracy, consistency, and validity of trial data, ensuring that datasets specified for each trial meet the standards of quality expected with particular consideration of the requirements of GCP as well as the UK clinical trials and data protection legislation.
This post is based at the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), Level 2, Cancer & Haematology Department, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE and is offered on a full-time (80% worked over no fewer than 4 days will be considered), fixed-term basis for 2 years.
An early start date is essential for this role.
About you
You will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a biomedical, scientific, statistical, or allied field, or have equivalent experience working in clinical trials/research studies. You will have experience of working in clinical trials/research studies with particular experience in handling clinical trial data (to include Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs).
You will have knowledge and experience in developing, managing, and maintaining processes and systems for the collection of clinical trial data including entry, processing, validation, and be familiar with electronic data capture systems, ideally REDCap and/or OpenClinica.
You will be organised, analytical, and able to work independently, prioritise tasks, and communicate effectively with colleagues and collaborators.
Further information
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.
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.
Head of Clinical Trial Operations – Liverpool CTC
Job title: Head of Clinical Trial Operations
Salary: £61,759 to £75,917 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 18 May 2026
Join a World-Class Academic Trials Unit.
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for clinical research? The Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre (LCTC), within the University of Liverpool’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, is seeking a Head of Clinical Trial Operations to lead on all aspects of operational activity.
As a key member of the LCTC leadership team, you’ll drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and stakeholder engagement across a diverse portfolio of clinical trials—from first-in-human studies to large-scale randomized trials. You’ll collaborate closely with the LCTC Director to align operations with institutional goals and research priorities.
We’re looking for someone with: Proven leadership in clinical trial operations with a background in trial management or quality assurance; a deep understanding of UK clinical research regulations and funding landscape; strong strategic planning and project management skills; excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Professor in Medical Statistics and Academic Lead for Clinical Trials in Oncology – Sheffield CTRU
Job title: Professor in Medical Statistics and Academic Lead for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Salary: £71,566 to £75,915 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 2 June 2026
Are you an experienced clinical trials statistician with a passion for cancer research who enjoys working collaboratively to lead high-impact studies? We have an exciting opportunity for a Professor in Medical Statistics to be the Academic Lead for Clinical Trials in Oncology at the Sheffield Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU).
About the Role
This role has been created following a prestigious multi-million-pound infrastructure grant. As the Academic Lead for Oncology Trials, you will provide senior oversight, leadership, and support for the development of a parallel stream of clinical trials in cancer within the CTRU.
Your work will have a direct impact on patient outcomes. You will lead the building of a sustainable pipeline of high-quality studies, ensuring that ambitious clinical ideas are translated into life-changing treatments.
From co-designing and overseeing complex oncology CTIMPs and navigating MHRA inspections to mentoring the next generation of triallists and clinical fellows, you will lead a portfolio that prioritises innovation and equity.
We are seeking a senior statistician with a proven track record of leadership within an oncology setting. You will be a strategic collaborator capable of bridging the gap between ambitious clinical questions and rigorous methodological excellence.
The Sheffield CTRU is a vibrant, multidisciplinary unit within the School of Medicine and Population Health. We are a UKCRC-registered unit with a reputation for excellence in the design and delivery of complex, randomised controlled trials. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is expanding its horizons into specialist cancer research, backed by significant long-term funding. You will work in a supportive environment that values methodological innovation and professional development.
Further information
For informal enquiries about this job contact Prof Matt Hammond, Director of the Sheffield Clinical Trials Research Unit: on matthew.hammond@sheffield.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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Trial Statistician – ICR-CTSU
Job title: Trial Statistician
Salary: £38,891 to £45,144 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 24 months
Working pattern: Full time / part time (minimum 60% FTE) will be considered
Closing date: 10 May 2026
About the Role
The Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR-CTSU) is recruiting to its statistical team. Applications are now open for a Trial Statistician position to join our team of over 20 Statisticians. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Statistician to work in a dynamic and supportive academic environment at one of the leading UK cancer trials units.
We want to hear from you if you:
~ Like the challenge of analysing clinical trial datasets and want to become part of a statistical team that is dedicated to translating cutting-edge science into quality clinical trials that can transform cancer care
~ Want variety in your work and opportunities to apply and broaden your statistical knowledge across a number of therapeutic areas in oncology
~ Like to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team with like-minded statisticians, clinical investigators, translational analysts, bioinformaticians, and trial managers.
ICR-CTSU manages an exciting portfolio of national and international phase II and III clinical trials and an expanding number of early phase I/II cancer trials. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the statistical development, oversight and analysis of a number of clinical trials within ICR-CTSU’s portfolio and the ICR/Royal Marsden Drug Development Unit’s early phase trials portfolio as well as on associated trials methodology research and translational biomarker research studies.
About you
The successful applicant will have a post-graduate qualification in statistics or an allied field (or a first degree in statistics along with practical experience in medical statistics). Additionally, they should demonstrate a solid understanding of clinical trials and experience in applying statistical methods to real-world data. Effective oral and written communication skills and enthusiasm for collaborating with researchers from different disciplines are essential.
Further information
This is an office-based role. Requests for hybrid working (splitting time between our Sutton site and home) may be considered following successful completion of the probation period/key training and if the role allows. Flexible working options may be considered.
For informal discussion about the Trial Statistician post, please contact Holly Tovey (Principal Statistician), email: Holly.Tovey@icr.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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Clinical Trials Monitor – Pragmatic CTU
Clinical Trials Monitor – Pragmatic CTU
Job title: Clinical Trials Monitor
Salary: £40,015 to £46,618 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 18 May 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Monitor to join a dynamic clinical trials unit supporting high quality clinical trials in primary care, psychiatry, women’s health, surgery and beyond. The Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU) is located in the Centre for Evaluation and Methods and linked with the Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry based in Newham.
You will work with the Quality Assurance team and the ChariotMS Trial Manager. You will be responsible for working alongside one other monitor in overseeing the unit’s regulated studies, primarily the ChariotMS study.
ChariotMS is a multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase IIb trial. The aim of the trial is to test oral cladribine (Mavenclad®) compared to placebo for safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness and to advance mechanistic understanding in people with advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS). ChariotMS is the first ever disease modifying treatment (DMT) trial focussing on people with MS at this stage of disability.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience in monitoring research studies, writing up detailed, clear reports and escalating findings appropriately. They will have a good knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Data Protection guidelines and Clinical Trials Regulations.
Further information
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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PPI Specialist Member – CTU Network Executive Group
The UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Network is seeking a highly experienced public contributor with expertise in clinical trials to contribute to the strategic work of its Executive Group.
The successful candidate 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.
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 CTU Network is funded by its members, and major funders have representation on the Executive Group, this includes; Cancer Research UK, NIHR, Arthritis UK, Chief Scientist Office Scotland, and Health and Social Care Research Wales.
The deadline for applications is 6pm on 29 May 2026.
Download the applicant information pack here.
