Clinical Project Manager
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,681 to £39,424 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 184798 |
Summary
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Kennedy Institute is a biomedical research centre uniquely bringing together discovery science and early-stage clinical research, to develop transformative new therapies for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions.
The Oxford NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a clinical ward developed specifically to host clinical research studies. It is a facility that houses both clinical rooms and laboratory space. Researchers from across the Medical Sciences Division and from Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust will use the facility to see their study participants. The CRF also supports activity across the different hospital sites and helps clinical researcher with ccoordinating their projects.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
This role will contribute to the successful running of the growing portfolio of Experimental Medicine studies in the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology and across Clinical Research Facilities here in Oxford. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations for the Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility, and working closely with Clinical Leads and the Industry Liaison Team, the post holder will utilise their clinical trials experience and knowledge to provide administrative and technical support. They will take responsibility for the coordination of aspects of trial delivery including site set up, data management, patient liaison and site closure activities.
About You
You will be educated to at lease BSc level or hold equivalent qualifications/experience and have knowledge of UK clinical research structures, regulatory and ethical systems, and experience of working to a high standard of Good Clinical Practice. You will have previous experience in a trial coordination/administration/support role and demonstrate evident of effective organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload and be adaptable to changing priorities. Additionally you will demonstrate evidence of team working skills, including the ability to be comfortable and confident interacting with team members, administrative staff and the broader research community. You will have proven administrative and office management skills including IT literacy and competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote 184798 in all correspondence.
The closing date for applications is 12pm 23rd February 2026.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 2nd March 2026 and will be face to face or online.
The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Kennedy Institute is a biomedical research centre uniquely bringing together discovery science and early-stage clinical research, to develop transformative new therapies for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions.
The Oxford NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a clinical ward developed specifically to host clinical research studies. It is a facility that houses both clinical rooms and laboratory space. Researchers from across the Medical Sciences Division and from Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust will use the facility to see their study participants. The CRF also supports activity across the different hospital sites and helps clinical researcher with ccoordinating their projects.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
This role will contribute to the successful running of the growing portfolio of Experimental Medicine studies in the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology and across Clinical Research Facilities here in Oxford. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations for the Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility, and working closely with Clinical Leads and the Industry Liaison Team, the post holder will utilise their clinical trials experience and knowledge to provide administrative and technical support. They will take responsibility for the coordination of aspects of trial delivery including site set up, data management, patient liaison and site closure activities.
About You
You will be educated to at lease BSc level or hold equivalent qualifications/experience and have knowledge of UK clinical research structures, regulatory and ethical systems, and experience of working to a high standard of Good Clinical Practice. You will have previous experience in a trial coordination/administration/support role and demonstrate evident of effective organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload and be adaptable to changing priorities. Additionally you will demonstrate evidence of team working skills, including the ability to be comfortable and confident interacting with team members, administrative staff and the broader research community. You will have proven administrative and office management skills including IT literacy and competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote 184798 in all correspondence.
The closing date for applications is 12pm 23rd February 2026.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 2nd March 2026 and will be face to face or online.