LCTC Head of Clinical Trial Operations

Job description

Hours of work: Full-time

Tenure: Permanent

Hybrid Working: A minimum requirement of 40% on Campus, with 60% considered desirable where possible

Join a World-Class Academic Trials Unit.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for clinical research? The Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre (LCTC), within the University of Liverpool's Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, is seeking a dynamic Head of Clinical Trial Operations to lead on all aspects of operational activity.

As a key member of the LCTC leadership team, you'll drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and stakeholder engagement across a diverse portfolio of clinical trials—from first-in-human studies to large-scale randomized trials. You'll collaborate closely with the LCTC Director to align operations with institutional goals and research priorities.

We're looking for someone with: Proven leadership in clinical trial operations with a background in trial management or quality assurance; a deep understanding of UK clinical research regulations and funding landscape; strong strategic planning and project management skills; excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.