About this role
Location: Based at Stadium House, White City Campus
About the role:
As Portfolio Manager for the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU), you will oversee the Unit’s clinical trial portfolio, ensuring studies are delivered to the highest standards, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
What you would be doing:
You will support the senior operational team by leading the setup of new trials, monitoring performance and key milestones, reporting portfolio metrics, and ensuring effective trial closeout and archiving across the research lifecycle.
You will undertake a wide range of trial activities for ICTU studies across all stages of the research lifecycle, establishing and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with ICTU Operations Managers, Trial Managers, across the ICTU team, as well as with Investigators. You will also line manage the Unit Clinical Trial Administrators, assist with training and development programmes for the wider Unit and collaborate with the Director of Operations for the implementation of new and refined processes to ensure optimal functioning across all operational activities.
What we are looking for:
A full list of essential and desirable criteria can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
You will have:
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a biomedical/scientific field Experience of clinical research management at a senior level Experience in the line management of research staff Expert knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice Evidence of preparing regulatory and ethics submissions, as well as other relevant trial management documentation. Strong project management skills A flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge.
What we can offer you:
A supportive and friendly team The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further Information
This is a full time and fixed term maternity cover role with an expected start date of November 2026 and lasting approximately 10 months. The dates given may change should the member of staff exercise their right to return to work earlier or delay their return to work.
Successful candidates will normally be appointed at the bottom of the salary scale.
You will be based at Stadium House, Wood Lane, close to Wood Lane and White City tube stations.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Daphne Babalis Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, [email protected]