47 Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in London

This is a unique and varied London-based role that offers the opportunity to influence both product development and certification strategy in the aerospace industry and beyond.

Working closely with our Chief Technical Officer, engineering teams, and company doctors, you will help shape innovative products that enhance safety and performance. This is a dual-role, combining hands-on involvement in product development and medical trials with high-level input into product development, business development, and strategic direction.

1. What You'll Do:

2. Collaborate with technical and medical teams to support the design and development of innovative safety technologies

3. Define aeromedical certification requirements and coordinate aviation medical trials to support product approval
4. Interface with aviation regulators to establish new certification standards and provide specialist input during regulatory discussions
5. Support broader business activities, including strategic planning and technical support during business development efforts

6. Help guide the company's medical direction while contributing to cross-functional technical and commercial problem-solving

7. Who You Are:

We're looking for someone who enjoys switching between clinical / scientific work and business challenges. As a problem solver you are excited to contribute across domains. We are looking for someone from a medicine background, with the following experience:

• Medicine graduate who has either left the medical profession to undertake other roles, or is considering new opportunities outside of medicine
• Proven methodical scientific approach to problem solving

• Desirable but not essential – Experience in the aviation industry and conduct of research or clinical trials

• You'll Also Bring:

• Ability to support laboratory and prototype development activities

• A demonstrated interest in supporting a business to quickly develop new ideas for solving complex technical problems
• Willingness to get stuck into a variety of different technical and business challenges, whenever needed
• Proven track record of working within small, agile teams
• Desirable but not essential – Working knowledge of system safety (in any relevant industry)

This is a unique opportunity to be involved at an early product development stage, in an exciting venture that will provide a huge variety of growth and learning opportunities. The role will require travel to Europe for test campaigns, which will likely involve periods of working with our overseas test partners, maybe two to three times per year.

We encourage those interested in part time opportunities to apply.

The trials team is expanding, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, motivated, and dynamic pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at The Royal Marsden (RMH) NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting time to join our service, focussing on delivering high-quality care to patients and staff. The RMH is a world-leading cancer centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton, plus a Medical Day Care Unit at Kingston Hospital.

Prior clinical trials experience; oncology or haemato-oncology knowledge is an advantage. Working alongside pharmacists, technicians, and assistants as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Our team supports the research strategy of "taking personalized cancer treatment to the next level," with approximately 380 active IMP studies and increasingly complex new clinical trials across all specialties, including gene therapies and cellular therapies studies.

The RMH, in association with its partner, The ICR, has an unparalleled global reputation for patient care, research, and education. Through our partnership, we pioneer new cancer therapies through complex transitional studies and Phase I-III clinical trials, making us one of

Europe's largest comprehensive cancer centres.

The hospital has recently introduced the EPIC digital health record system, and we are looking to use the full capabilities of this system to support the pharmacy teams and become a more efficient and truly paperless.

• To contribute to the provision of the pharmacy clinical trials service to the Dispensaries (Chelsea & Sutton), Medical day Unit, West Wing Clinical Research Centre (WWCRC), Oak ward and day case areas of the Drug Development Unit and the Clinical Trial Dispensary across both sites.
• To assist the Clinical Trials Team with any day-to day clinical, dispensing, ward and research day units' queries.
• To provide clinical trials advice while covering the research clinics and attending MDT.
• To support research clinic prescribing
• Provide clinical trial support and advice to other areas within pharmacy e.g. aseptic service, clinical services and to the research teams.
• To support the clinical trial team with clinical trial set-up of new studies, revision of amendments for ongoing studies already open at the trust, to provide continued support for the running and maintenance of current trial activity.
• To contribute to the provision of the pharmacy clinical trials service to the individual clinical units, R&D and the Trust.

The RMH NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre, offering patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Day-care Unit in Kingston Hospital

At RMH, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities.

We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

Ensure that clinical trial services policies and procedures are adhered to and accreditation records and training documents are completed appropriately.

Promote optimal and appropriate drug use and high quality prescribing practice within the Trust.

To respond appropriately to requests from medical and nursing staff for information and advice about selection and use of drug therapy.

Support the Lead Pharmacist, Clinical R&D and the Chief Technician, Clinical Trials in work towards maintaining quality standards required by Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency and ensuring principles of Good Clinical Practice are applied at all times.

To support the Lead Pharmacist, Clinical R&D with the Clinical Governance and Risk Management Strategy within the department and throughout the Trust.

Take part in clinical trials audit or any other project work relevant to this post.

Participate in any pharmacy initiatives or working groups as appropriate.

To support the Trial Team in maintaining up to date of Key Performance Indicators for all trail activities.

Job Title: Deputy Production Manager

Company: Leading UK Clinical Research Organisation

Location: London, UK

Working Schedule: Full-time – On-site

Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

This organisation is one of the UK’s leading independent early-phase clinical research centres. They have built a strong reputation for running safe, high-quality Phase I trials with biotech and pharma partners worldwide. The pharmacy and production teams are central to this mission, preparing and managing investigational medicines under strict GMP.

The company is also in an exciting period of expansion . Facility upgrades are already underway, with further improvements due over the next 1–2 years. These will bring new capabilities, enhanced staff benefits, and a modernised GMP environment. Joining now means being part of that journey – shaping processes, influencing standards, and playing a direct role in how the pharmacy function grows.

The Role

We’re looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join the pharmacy team. This is a senior production role, ideal for someone with aseptic training and strong production management experience. You’ll deputise for the Production Manager, lead technicians, and ensure the highest GMP standards across sterile and non-sterile manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day management of the production team, including rotas and capacity planning.
• Writing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs.
• Overseeing preparation of sterile and non-sterile formulations (suspensions, solutions, capsules).
• Managing environmental monitoring and aseptic operations.
• Representing pharmacy during audits and inspections.
• Mentoring technicians and apprentices, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Supporting the Production Manager with scheduling, documentation, and sponsor liaison.

You’ll work closely with QA and clinical operations, reporting directly into the Principal Pharmacist & Production Manager.

Key Requirements

We’re ideally looking for someone with:

• A science-based degree (pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, microbiology, or similar).
• Strong GMP knowledge with hands-on aseptic/sterile manufacturing experience.
• Experience preparing sterile and non-sterile medicines (solutions, suspensions, capsules).
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a GMP environment.
• Ability to write, review, and maintain SOPs.
• Confident with documentation, email communication, and regulatory standards.
• GPhC registration preferred but not essential if equivalent GMP aseptic production experience can be demonstrated.

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave, pension, and overtime pay.
• A collaborative, supportive environment with fast feedback and interview turnaround.
• The chance to play a visible, high-responsibility role in shaping early-phase clinical research.

Job Title: Deputy Production Manager

Company: Leading UK Clinical Research Organisation

Location: London, UK

Working Schedule: Full-time – On-site

Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

This organisation is one of the UK’s leading independent early-phase clinical research centres. They have built a strong reputation for running safe, high-quality Phase I trials with biotech and pharma partners worldwide. The pharmacy and production teams are central to this mission, preparing and managing investigational medicines under strict GMP.

The company is also in an exciting period of expansion . Facility upgrades are already underway, with further improvements due over the next 1–2 years. These will bring new capabilities, enhanced staff benefits, and a modernised GMP environment. Joining now means being part of that journey – shaping processes, influencing standards, and playing a direct role in how the pharmacy function grows.

The Role

We’re looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join the pharmacy team. This is a senior production role, ideal for someone with aseptic training and strong production management experience. You’ll deputise for the Production Manager, lead technicians, and ensure the highest GMP standards across sterile and non-sterile manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day management of the production team, including rotas and capacity planning.
• Writing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs.
• Overseeing preparation of sterile and non-sterile formulations (suspensions, solutions, capsules).
• Managing environmental monitoring and aseptic operations.
• Representing pharmacy during audits and inspections.
• Mentoring technicians and apprentices, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Supporting the Production Manager with scheduling, documentation, and sponsor liaison.

You’ll work closely with QA and clinical operations, reporting directly into the Principal Pharmacist & Production Manager.

Key Requirements

We’re ideally looking for someone with:

• A science-based degree (pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, microbiology, or similar).
• Strong GMP knowledge with hands-on aseptic/sterile manufacturing experience.
• Experience preparing sterile and non-sterile medicines (solutions, suspensions, capsules).
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a GMP environment.
• Ability to write, review, and maintain SOPs.
• Confident with documentation, email communication, and regulatory standards.
• GPhC registration preferred but not essential if equivalent GMP aseptic production experience can be demonstrated.

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave, pension, and overtime pay.
• A collaborative, supportive environment with fast feedback and interview turnaround.
• The chance to play a visible, high-responsibility role in shaping early-phase clinical research.

This is an exciting opportunity for a medically qualified Clinical Research Fellow to join the Breast Cancer Now programme at King’s College London and contribute to the development of a first-in-human immune priming platform trial in breast cancer. The post holder will be report into Professor Sheeba Irshad and will be based at Guy’s Cancer Centre in London Bridge. 

This post offers hands-on experience in translational trial design, clinical delivery, and immuno-oncology research. The successful applicant will work closely with academic and NHS collaborators including Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust and the ICR Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit.

The role is ideal for a doctor aiming to undertake or complete a research degree (MD(Res)) and will involve developing trial documentation, contributing to regulatory submissions, and supporting the clinical and translational aspects of the study. The post will focus on intratumoral virotherapy using CRAd657-CD40L, with the goal of converting immune cold breast tumours to immune hot.

This is a full time post (40 Hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract for 6 months.

• Conduct site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and protocol requirements.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of clinical data collected at investigational sites.
• Verify that all investigational sites are adequately supplied with study supplies and informed about protocol requirements.
• Oversee patient recruitment and retention efforts at assigned clinical sites.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with investigators, site staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) and internal company policies.
• Prepare and present study-related materials to site staff during initiation visits and regular calls.
• Identify and resolve site-level issues and escalate critical problems as necessary.
• Review and approve site visit reports and other study documentation.
• Contribute to the development of clinical trial protocols, case report forms (CRFs), and other study documents.
• Manage multiple clinical trials and study sites concurrently.
• Stay updated on oncology research trends and regulatory guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a significant focus on oncology trials.
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring clinical trials from initiation to close-out.
• Excellent knowledge of oncology drug development and clinical trial designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel to clinical sites as required (approximately 40-60% travel).
• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to patient safety and data integrity.

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) has been fundamentally changing and shaping how we understand, prevent and treat mental illness and other conditions that affect the brain. The legacy, ethos and drive of the IoPPN has ensured its position at the forefront of mental health care, redefining mental illness, its treatment and its place in society.

Within the Department of Psychological Medicine, the Centre for Affective Disorders (CfAD) is world-renowned centre of excellence committed to pioneering research and innovative treatment approaches for mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder. The Centre brings together world-leading clinician scientists, including Professors Anthony Cleare, Roland Zahn, Carmine Pariante, and Allan Young.

We are based in the Denmark Hill Campus, South London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong interest in research, experience in research management and excellent communication and organisation skills to join the Centre for Affective Disorders (CfAD).

The postholder will be responsible for coordinating research operations across a diverse portfolio of projects, including trials involving pharmacological, psychological, digital, and device-based interventions, as well as non-interventional studies. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: research administration, resource coordination and active cross-team communication to ensure timely and effective delivery of projects.

The postholder will be supervised by Dr Viktoriya Nikolova and will work closely with Dr Rebecca Strawbridge and Professors Allan Young & Anthony Cleare, other members of CfAD and in collaboration with other departments at KCL.

The post will be offered on a full-time basis until 30-Nov-2026.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. HNC, A level, NVQ 3, HND level or equivalent with relevant vocational experience
2. Experience providing administrative and operational support for research activities, preferably in an academic environment in the UK
3. Familiarity with research governance procedures in the UK
4. Excellent IT and numeracy skills, including experience with data management
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) demonstrated through report writing and presentations
6. Strong attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative
7. Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet competing deadlines

Desirable criteria

1. Good first degree in relevant subject and evidence of continued professional and educational development in relevant area
2. Familiarity with research funding processes
3. Awareness of project and finance management systems (e.g. King’s Worktribe, Business World) or equivalent
4. Demonstrable interest in mental health research or mood disorders either through study or work experience

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Job Title: Research Administration Coordinator

Salary:Band 3

Responsible To: Research Manager

Hours: 20 hours

Key Relationships: 31 General Practices: 4PCN’s, NIHR, RRDN, PLS, WL ICB, Central London Borough Team, Westminster City Council,

Bi-Borough (West London), Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH), One Westminster, Imperial College Health Partners

Who We Are

Healthcare Central London Ltd (HCL) is a federation of 31 General Practices and 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNS) in Westminster caring for more than 275,000 registered patients. We provide Community and Primary Care services to our local residents, in addition to a wide range of staffing, management and administrative support to our member practices. By working closely with our PCNs and other key partners, including the Local Authority and community Organisations, we help people to stay well and live healthier lives for longer.

We operate Federation-led services including Respiratory and Spirometry hubs; Community Cardiology; Community Dermatology; Community Diabetes service; Access E-hub and Enhanced Access and we support PCNs with managing their NWL single offer contract of services and the National Network DES contract, including ARRS roles.

We are proud to have a unique model of community-led care and support to tackle imbalances and inequality in the system called ‘The Octopus’ and takes us on a journey as part of the Westminster Integrated Neighborhood Team (INT)

We work collaboratively with other partners in the commercial sector including joint ventures; research and consultancy.

Our Approach

Our approach is to deliver exceptional assistance to our 31 General Practice members and to operate our NHS contracts in a manner that supports our Practices and their patients by providing services economically, locally, promptly and in a familiar environment.

Our employees work flexibly according to the needs of our customers, typically onsite at our practices, or hub sites including South Westminster Centre or at our office at Capital House near Edgeware Road tube station.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to transform Health and Wellbeing in our communities. Our Vision

Our Vision is to be the Healthcare Provider of choice, rooted in primary care.

Our Values

For our practices, patients, teams and ecosystem we commit to be:

Compassionate: we listen respectfully, offer the opportunity for different viewpoints, and are kind to each other

Accountable: we work with integrity, taking accountability for our work to achieve the highest quality outcomes

Resilient: we listen and with this feedback, we constantly build and improve

Pioneering: we champion change, embrace creativity and promote innovation and new ways of thinking

Aspirational: we nurture and motivate so our people are enabled to reach their full potential

Role Summary

The Research Administration Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the operational and administrative aspects of health research at Healthcare Central London (HCL). Working closely with the Research Manager and Senior Research Facilitator, the post holder will coordinate participant recruitment and clinic logistics (e.g. support with processing patient reimbursements and purchase equipment/replenish stocks), manage study documentation, and support data collection and reporting efforts for bi-weekly and monthly research meetings. To ensure the smooth operation of research clinics, the Research Administration Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and updating the HCL research clinical staff rota on SystmOne and other relevant platforms, as well as facilitating patient bookings.

This position is critical in facilitating research that improves patient care, health outcomes, and health system performance within the local community. To achieve this, the post holder will liaise with academic colleagues, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-particularly the North London RRDN team-as well as Contract Research Organisations (CROs) and study sponsors to ensure effective and collaborative working relationships. Internally, the post holder will liaise with the Communications team on a weekly basis to share research updates, ensuring the wider HCL team and affiliated GP practices are informed of the latest developments and research opportunities. They may also be required to update content on the HCL intranet and the research page of the main website. Furthermore, the post holder will liaise with community clinics within HCL and externally, as well as with tertiary partners, to facilitate clinical examination bookings and support participant identification activities.

The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at the clinic.

Requirements

Operational

To proactively support the Director of Research and Business Intelligence, Research Manager and Senior Research Facilitator with managing the smooth delivery of the research clinics at HCL. This includes maintaining resources stock (as advised by the Head of Research/Research Nurse), monitoring and management of the SystmOne staff rota and patient bookings/reimbursements.

Assist the Research Manager and Senior Research Facilitator with successfully setting-up commercial and non-commercial research studies at HCL. This involves collation of paperwork and reminding the HCL clinical research team of any outstanding action points.

Monitor recruitment activities and support the Research Manager with preparing slide decks for the bi-weekly team meetings and monthly research committee meetings.

Communication

Work closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement to contribute to the HCL research webpage and intranet page. This will involve regularly monitoring the sites and ensuring that all published information is accurate and up to date.

Communicate any latest research developments and/or opportunities to the Communications/ HCL Corporate teams for the weekly HCL newsletter.

Assist the HCL research team members with updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) if needed to ensure clear instructions/communication.

Administration

Create and maintain document templates, online and off-line filing systems, trackers and alerts, as necessary.

Support the Research Manager and Senior Research Facilitator with organising study documents internally on the MS Teams channel and via other platforms as required.

Maintain accurate distribution lists for internal and external stakeholders.

Assist the Research Manager and Senior Research Facilitator with financial queries and preparing invoices for quarterly payments.

Send out text invites/patient invitation letters to potentially eligible participants.

Send out patient appointment reminders for research clinics and coordinate clinical examinations bookings as and when needed.

Information management

Extract information from SystmOne and/or from excel files received by e-mail for data analysis/feasibility checks/ recruitment uploads.

Work closely with the Research Manager and Senior Research Facilitator to ensure data is correctly inputted on SystmOne by HCL research clinical staff (e.g. next appointment date).

Help the Research Manager and Senior Research Facilitator with monitoring recruitment data for current research studies.

Other duties

In the absence of the Senior Research Facilitator, the post holder will be expected to create and run SystmOne searches to support feasibility assessments.

To ensure that HCL research clinicians have the relevant system accesses in order to undertake eligibility checks. For example, access to practices’ electronic health records (EHRs).

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

•Educated to degree level (preferably in Business, Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Health Research or Social Sciences) or equivalent experience with good secondary level education.

•Experience of working in a primary care and/or research setting(s). Relevant experience working in a demanding office environment.

•Experience of working with Microsoft Office, web-based applications, databases and reporting tools.

•Knowledge of medical and research terminology.

•Experience in handling and analysing information.

•Understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and data protection.

•Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation and beyond.

•Reliable and Accurate, with good attention to detail.

•Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workloads with prioritisation.

•Work well under pressure and be flexible to deadlines.

•Ability to work independently and as a team.

Desirable criteria

•Knowledge of NHS organisational policies and procedures.

•Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

•Knowledge of and experience in using SystmOne.