Senior Trial Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Senior Trial Manager The closing date is 14 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. The Urology Clinical Trials Research Unit focuses on research delivery for patients primarily with prostate and bladder cancers. As Senior Trial Manager, you will also be responsible for the development and management of our sponsored portfolio, where RM are acting as sponsor. The Senior Trial Manager role is a pivotal role, mostly focusing on the set-up and management of RM-sponsored trials, and supporting coordination and management of the hosted portfolio. Experience of trial management is essential, as well as excellent IT and organisational skills. You will be in close liaison with R&D, Chief Investigators and sponsor teams, monitors and auditors, and external pharmaceutical and CRO companies, with a shared goal of ensuring that trials are successfully run and in compliance, with good quality data produced. The job is based at our Chelsea site, with remote working permitted. Tentative interview date of 20th October 2026 Main duties of the job The Urology Clinical Trials Research Unit primarily focuses on research delivery for patients with prostate and bladder cancers, and some other urological cancers. As Senior Trial Manager, you will also be responsible for the development and management of our sponsored portfolio, where RM are acting as sponsor. 1.1 To take responsibility for ensuring all clinical trials (primarily hosted with external sponsors) within the urology clinical trials (London) research unit are set-up, conducted and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Trust SOPs and trial protocols.1.2 To manage and lead the administrative team of the urology clinical trials (London) research unit.1.3 To manage and oversee the finances and budget of the urology clinical trials (London) research unit, ensuring a balanced portfolio which enables sufficient income generation for the sustainability and development of the team.1.4 To lead on business development in the urology clinical trials (London) research unit team to develop a sustainable portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research.1.5 To be a key member of the urology clinical trials (London) research unit team responsible for coordinating with the clinical and medical members of the team, providing information as required regarding the portfolio and updates.1.6 To support the Research Operations Manager and deputise where appropriate.1.7 To be a representative for the Unit at the agreed research management forums. About us The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life i