Assistant Trial Manager


Company:	University of Plymouth
Salary:	£35,608 - £38,784
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Plymouth, PL6 8BU
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

Help deliver cutting-edge clinical research that makes a real difference to patients' lives. Join PenCTU and play a pivotal role in supporting high-quality clinical trials within a nationally recognised Clinical Trials Unit.

About the role

The UKCRC-registered Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU) at the University of Plymouth provides multi-disciplinary academic support to researchers and clinicians for the design and conduct of high quality clinical trials and other well designed research studies. With a growing portfolio of studies, funded by the NIHR and other major non-commercial research funding bodies, we currently have an exciting opportunity to get involved with clinical trials. We are seeking an Assistant Trial Manager to join the PenCTU trial team. You need to be a suitably experienced person, with energy and enthusiasm to grasp new opportunities and help shape the future of the PenCTU within a committed team. Working closely with trial managers, data managers, statisticians, methodologists, and clinical investigators, you will contribute to the development, coordination, and delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials and research studies.

The role is responsible for supporting studies throughout the trial lifecycle, from study set-up through to completion, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and research governance standards.

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