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Key Information
Salary : £23,997
Duration of Contract : Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours per week : 35 hours per week (Full Time).
Location : Sutton. This role is not eligible for hybrid working.
Closing Date : 28th April 2024
Potential Interview Date : 8th / 9th May 2024
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date, once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore we advise that you to submit your application, as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job Details
Applications are invited from University students as part of their sandwich year work placement programmes. Knowledge of clinical trials or science related qualification is desirable. The successful candidate will be computer literate with the ability to organise their work and time around a dynamic clinical unit.
Key Requirements
There are several exciting positions that have arisen within the Drug Development Unit in the Division of Clinical Studies at the Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital. We are a rapidly expanding, world class Phase 1 clinical trials unit based within the Royal Marsden Hospital, for the development of novel cancer therapeutics in early phase clinical trials which we believe will improve the care of cancer patients.
We have an established one year Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) programme, which is in its eighth year, and are currently seeking applications for our 2024-2025 programme, running from July 2024 to July 2025.
The position is suitable for someone who is willing to develop their career in Clinical Trials. The post holder will gain exposure to early phase clinical trial methodologies, trial management processes, and translational aspect of cancer drug development and also gain hands on experience in clinical trial data management & data administration tasks. The post holder will also participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and develop an understanding of intricate clinical trial processes & decision making.
The post holder is responsible for providing administrative support to the Clinical Trial Trials’ Team and supporting the team in the processes of data collection, data collation, quality checks, trial pharmacy document management and maintenance of study specific files in accordance with ICH-GCP.
Department Information
The Drug Development Unit is within the ICR and Royal Marsden, is a dedicated Clinical Trials Unit, with bespoke facilities to conduct early phase clinical trials and are led by Professor Johann de Bono .
The Drug Development Unit comprises of clinicians, scientists, data and study management staff, and focuses on providing a seamless conduit between pre-clinical drug discovery, proof of principle Phase-1 clinical trials and tumour specific evaluation of novel agents. The Unit undertakes both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials of new anti-cancer drugs. The Unit is rapidly expanding and provides an excellent opportunity for the post holder to develop a variety of skillsets.
About The Institute Of Cancer Research
Why work for us?
As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits .
The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here .
We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.
Salary : £23,997
Duration of Contract : Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours per week : 35 hours per week (Full Time).
Location : Sutton. This role is not eligible for hybrid working.
Closing Date : 28th April 2024
Potential Interview Date : 8th / 9th May 2024
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date, once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore we advise that you to submit your application, as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job Details
Applications are invited from University students as part of their sandwich year work placement programmes. Knowledge of clinical trials or science related qualification is desirable. The successful candidate will be computer literate with the ability to organise their work and time around a dynamic clinical unit.
Key Requirements
There are several exciting positions that have arisen within the Drug Development Unit in the Division of Clinical Studies at the Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital. We are a rapidly expanding, world class Phase 1 clinical trials unit based within the Royal Marsden Hospital, for the development of novel cancer therapeutics in early phase clinical trials which we believe will improve the care of cancer patients.
We have an established one year Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) programme, which is in its eighth year, and are currently seeking applications for our 2024-2025 programme, running from July 2024 to July 2025.
The position is suitable for someone who is willing to develop their career in Clinical Trials. The post holder will gain exposure to early phase clinical trial methodologies, trial management processes, and translational aspect of cancer drug development and also gain hands on experience in clinical trial data management & data administration tasks. The post holder will also participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and develop an understanding of intricate clinical trial processes & decision making.
The post holder is responsible for providing administrative support to the Clinical Trial Trials’ Team and supporting the team in the processes of data collection, data collation, quality checks, trial pharmacy document management and maintenance of study specific files in accordance with ICH-GCP.
Department Information
The Drug Development Unit is within the ICR and Royal Marsden, is a dedicated Clinical Trials Unit, with bespoke facilities to conduct early phase clinical trials and are led by Professor Johann de Bono .
The Drug Development Unit comprises of clinicians, scientists, data and study management staff, and focuses on providing a seamless conduit between pre-clinical drug discovery, proof of principle Phase-1 clinical trials and tumour specific evaluation of novel agents. The Unit undertakes both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials of new anti-cancer drugs. The Unit is rapidly expanding and provides an excellent opportunity for the post holder to develop a variety of skillsets.
About The Institute Of Cancer Research
Why work for us?
As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits .
The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here .
We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.
Key Information
Salary : £23,997
Duration of Contract : Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours per week : 35 hours per week (Full Time).
Location : Sutton. This role is not eligible for hybrid working.
Closing Date : 28th April 2024
Potential Interview Date : 8th / 9th May 2024
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date, once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore we advise that you to submit your application, as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job Details
Applications are invited from University students as part of their sandwich year work placement programmes. Knowledge of clinical trials or science related qualification is desirable. The successful candidate will be computer literate with the ability to organise their work and time around a dynamic clinical unit.
Key Requirements
There are several exciting positions that have arisen within the Drug Development Unit in the Division of Clinical Studies at the Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital. We are a rapidly expanding, world class Phase 1 clinical trials unit based within the Royal Marsden Hospital, for the development of novel cancer therapeutics in early phase clinical trials which we believe will improve the care of cancer patients.
We have an established one year Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) programme, which is in its eighth year, and are currently seeking applications for our 2024-2025 programme, running from July 2024 to July 2025.
The position is suitable for someone who is willing to develop their career in Clinical Trials. The post holder will gain exposure to early phase clinical trial methodologies, trial management processes, and translational aspect of cancer drug development and also gain hands on experience in clinical trial data management & data administration tasks. The post holder will also participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and develop an understanding of intricate clinical trial processes & decision making.
The post holder is responsible for providing administrative support to the Clinical Trial Trials’ Team and supporting the team in the processes of data collection, data collation, quality checks, trial pharmacy document management and maintenance of study specific files in accordance with ICH-GCP.
Department Information
The Drug Development Unit is within the ICR and Royal Marsden, is a dedicated Clinical Trials Unit, with bespoke facilities to conduct early phase clinical trials and are led by Professor Johann de Bono .
The Drug Development Unit comprises of clinicians, scientists, data and study management staff, and focuses on providing a seamless conduit between pre-clinical drug discovery, proof of principle Phase-1 clinical trials and tumour specific evaluation of novel agents. The Unit undertakes both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials of new anti-cancer drugs. The Unit is rapidly expanding and provides an excellent opportunity for the post holder to develop a variety of skillsets.
About The Institute Of Cancer Research
Why work for us?
As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits .
The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here .
We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.
Salary : £23,997
Duration of Contract : Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours per week : 35 hours per week (Full Time).
Location : Sutton. This role is not eligible for hybrid working.
Closing Date : 28th April 2024
Potential Interview Date : 8th / 9th May 2024
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date, once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore we advise that you to submit your application, as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job Details
Applications are invited from University students as part of their sandwich year work placement programmes. Knowledge of clinical trials or science related qualification is desirable. The successful candidate will be computer literate with the ability to organise their work and time around a dynamic clinical unit.
Key Requirements
There are several exciting positions that have arisen within the Drug Development Unit in the Division of Clinical Studies at the Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital. We are a rapidly expanding, world class Phase 1 clinical trials unit based within the Royal Marsden Hospital, for the development of novel cancer therapeutics in early phase clinical trials which we believe will improve the care of cancer patients.
We have an established one year Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) programme, which is in its eighth year, and are currently seeking applications for our 2024-2025 programme, running from July 2024 to July 2025.
The position is suitable for someone who is willing to develop their career in Clinical Trials. The post holder will gain exposure to early phase clinical trial methodologies, trial management processes, and translational aspect of cancer drug development and also gain hands on experience in clinical trial data management & data administration tasks. The post holder will also participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and develop an understanding of intricate clinical trial processes & decision making.
The post holder is responsible for providing administrative support to the Clinical Trial Trials’ Team and supporting the team in the processes of data collection, data collation, quality checks, trial pharmacy document management and maintenance of study specific files in accordance with ICH-GCP.
Department Information
The Drug Development Unit is within the ICR and Royal Marsden, is a dedicated Clinical Trials Unit, with bespoke facilities to conduct early phase clinical trials and are led by Professor Johann de Bono .
The Drug Development Unit comprises of clinicians, scientists, data and study management staff, and focuses on providing a seamless conduit between pre-clinical drug discovery, proof of principle Phase-1 clinical trials and tumour specific evaluation of novel agents. The Unit undertakes both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials of new anti-cancer drugs. The Unit is rapidly expanding and provides an excellent opportunity for the post holder to develop a variety of skillsets.
About The Institute Of Cancer Research
Why work for us?
As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits .
The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here .
We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.
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To work as a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) in the UK, you typically need a combination of education, skills, and experience relevant to clinical research. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are important for this role:
Educational Background
- Relevant Degree: A degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field is often preferred.
- Knowledge of Clinical Research: Understanding the clinical trial process and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Key Skills
1. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain documentation, and ensure trial processes are followed accurately.
2. Attention to Detail: Critical for ensuring that data is recorded correctly and that compliance with regulatory standards is maintained.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders, including clinical trial personnel, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
4. Technical Skills: Familiarity with database management and clinical trial management systems (CTMS), as well as proficiency with standard office software.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to anticipate challenges and propose practical solutions.
6. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team, supporting clinical trial staff, such as project managers and clinical research associates.
7. Time Management: Capacity to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
8. Adaptability: Being open to learning and adapting to changes in regulations, protocols, and technology in clinical research.
Experience
- Clinical Research Background: Prior experience in a clinical or research setting, even in an internship or placement, is beneficial.
- Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements: Understanding of British and European clinical trial laws, ethical guidelines, and regulations.
Certifications (optional but beneficial)
- Certifications such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) can enhance your qualifications and demonstrate your commitment to the field.
Other Considerations
- Networking: Building connections within the clinical research community through events or organizations can provide valuable opportunities and insights.
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