Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Reports to: Clinical Operations Manager
Department: Research and Innovation
Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 – 2 days per week in the office)
Employment type: 12 month fixed term contract
Working hours: Full time 35 hours per week. We are also open to further discussions around flexibility, such as compressed hours.
Closing date: Sunday 21st January at 23.59. This vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found, so please do not delay submitting your application to avoid any disappointment.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we we’re looking for someone talented, someone innovative and ambitious, someone like you.
What will I be doing?
With an innovative and varied portfolio of promising anti-cancer agents Cancer Research UK’s Centre for Drug Development (CDD) develops new cancer treatments, translating the science of today into the medicines of tomorrow. We take candidates ranging from small molecules to complex cell therapies through exploratory and preclinical development and into Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. Our goal is to make promising new treatments available to people with cancer.
The Clinical Study Coordinator will aid in the development of new cancer therapies by supporting the exploratory, pre-clinical, set-up, monitoring and archiving aspects of clinical trials in accordance with Cancer Research UK Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies, ICH GCP guidelines (International Conference on Harmonisation-Good Clinical Practice), European Union Directives, UK legislations and other regulatory requirements.
Key duties include:
- Support project teams by coordinating internal and external meetings, including preparation of presentations, Quality Control checking eTMF documents and taking minutes as required.
- Support clinical trial set up activities by creating/maintaining clinical trial files, including Trial Master Files (TMFs), Investigator Trial Files (ITFs), Pharmacy Files (PF), Laboratory Files, and in-house electronic files, and preparing start up documents in conjunction with the Clinical Study Manager (CSM) and Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
- Ensure Trial Master Files (TMFs) are audit ready by performing regular filing and coordinating TMF reviews so that discrepancies are quickly and appropriately addressed.
- Order and distribute essential documents such as protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports to investigational sites, maintaining recipient logs/trackers to ensure availability of current documentation.
- Coordinate pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and biopsy sample shipments for timely delivery and analysis.
- Ensure sufficient stocks of study related consumables in-house and at investigational sites, creating and maintaining trackers where required, for availability of stock when required.
What skills will I need?
- Experience of providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment
- Some knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, EU clinical trial legislation and the UK clinical research environment
- Experience of collecting, handling and tracking data
- Experience in eTMF (trial master files) extremely beneficial
- A degree in a science related subject is preferred but not essential.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at [email protected].
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
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