Academic Vascular Trial Manager - Multi-Site Coordination

About the role

We are looking for a confident and proactive individual to support the delivery of vascular clinical research studies within the Vascular Research team in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Leicester.

This role is suited to a Trial Coordinator or experienced Trial Administrator who has worked on clinical studies and is now looking to take on broader trial management responsibilities within an academic research setting.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, the post-holder's primary responsibility will be the management of IVL L6, a small multi-site cohort study international collaborators in Switzerland and Italy. Although modest in scale, the study provides meaningful exposure to trial management activities across the full study lifecycle. There will also be the opportunity to occasionally support UKMAT, a large, international CTIMP study. The post-holder will also support activities across the vascular research portfolio at different stages of delivery, including:

•UKAGS - maintenance and coordination
•SHOCC - closedown and archiving
•CLTI - closedown and archiving

The role offers both an academic and NHS-facing perspective. You will work within an academic research environment whilst also interacting directly with clinical staff recruiting participants at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL), providing practical insight into study delivery from the site perspective.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their career in academic trial management across multiple studies, stakeholders and research environments.

About you

You will hold a degree in a relevant biomedical science discipline (or have equivalent experience) and have prior experience working in a clinical research role in either NHS or academic settings. You will have a practical understanding of how clinical studies operate in practice, including the application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles to the coordination of study activities, and will be confident coordinating documentation, timelines and communication with research sites.

You will bring:

•Strong organisational and trial coordination skills
•Excellent written and verbal communication
•Confidence liaising with clinical and research site staff
•Strong attention to detail and documentation integrity
•Familiarity with research governance and quality systems
•The ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload across competing timelines
•The ability to work independently and escalate appropriately
•Sound judgment in balancing remote, office-based and on-site working to support study delivery
•The ability to analyse information and resolve problems

This role is well suited to individuals with experience at Trial Coordinator/Research Coordinator level who wish to expand their trial management experience within academic clinical research and closely with the NHS.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Sian Baldock at

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive .

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full time, fixed term contract until 31 March 2027. Job Share or part time (minimum 0.6 FTE) considered.