Overview

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Clinical Trial Manager to support an established program of clinical studies in the area of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and heart failure.

You will be based at the University of Sheffield and will work closely with the study Chief Investigator(s) and collaborators to conduct research, coordinate and deliver multi-site studies. You will work closely with other members of the study team (e.g. the clinical research fellow, research nurses, the statistician, the data manager and clinical studies associate) to ensure the implementation of all aspects of studies, including obtaining regulatory approvals, recruiting and initiating study sites, supporting participant recruitment and reporting to relevant stakeholders. You may also monitor study sites and undertake quality control responsibilities related to the study.

You will be working with Prof Alex Rothman, in the running of clinical studies funded by the Medical Research Council, EPSRC, NIHR, BHF and others. Studies aim to establish a means for early evaluation of clinical efficacy and personalised medicine in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and heart failure (HF) to evaluate the efficacy of novel therapies in the area.

You will be supported by Prof Alex Rothman, a senior clinical researcher within the Division of Clinical Medicine, and will be embedded within a flourishing research group. You will be encouraged to develop links within the broader University and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals community including the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit and cardiology

You will benefit from attending a seminar series and other scientific meetings held across the University.

This post is fixed-term for 2 years.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical studies. This involves establishing study procedures and processes, developing protocols, and securing ethics and regulatory approvals. You'll ensure all participating centres are properly trained and equipped with the necessary documentation to comply with governance arrangements.

A key focus is the timely recruitment of trial participants using secure randomisation processes, followed by efficient data management. Your duties will include overseeing data collection and reporting, often coordinating the work of other sites, and liaising with statisticians to ensure analysis is undertaken. Ensuring the reliability of data is paramount. You must guarantee compliance with research ethics, clinical governance, data protection, and good clinical practice requirements.

As the central point of contact for all internal and external agencies, you will provide regular information to participants, collaborators, and funders through reports, updates, newsletters, and websites. The role also involves staying current with academic research and contributing to papers for academic journals.

Practical responsibilities include traveling to UK sites for monitoring, providing input on the development of Case Report Forms (e-CRFs), and maintaining all trial files, including the trial master file. You will manage the day-to-day operations of studies, planning work to meet agreed timescales, overseeing study staff where relevant, and monitoring study budgets.

As a member of staff, you will contribute to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’ by pursuing excellence in research and embedding the university's sustainability strategy into your work. The position also includes any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in November/December 2025. This will consist of a presentation and interview. A tour of the department can be arranged at request. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage shortly after the advertisement closing date.  If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact the Staffing Team at smph-west-staffing@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; Professional Services Shared Skills Framework
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

Criminal record

A standard DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).