About the role

The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), part of the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford, is seeking a Clinical Trial Monitor and Quality Assurance Manager to support the delivery of high-quality clinical trials.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring OVG's clinical trials to ensure they are conducted in compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements. Monitoring will include both on-site and remote visits. As a member of the Quality Assurance (QA) team, you will also contribute to the wider QA function to maintain and continuously improve the quality systems that underpin OVG's research portfolio.

The role requires on-site working and the ability and willingness to regularly travel to trial sites across the UK, often on a weekly basis, with some overnight stays. Some remote working may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

OVG has a UKCRC-registered Clinical Trials Unit and is a recognised centre of excellence in vaccine research for both adult and paediatric populations. Based at the Churchill Hospital, our mission is to reduce the global burden of death and disability from infectious diseases. Working closely with an embedded laboratory team and international collaborators, we conduct studies spanning the full vaccine development pathway-from early preclinical research to late-stage post-licensure trials.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

The position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for two years with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.

We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford wellbeing resources , the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.

Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.

About you

The successful candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent experience) in biomedical or related sciences. A strong working knowledge of GCP, relevant regulatory frameworks, and research ethics is essential. You will bring experience in clinical trial conduct and a solid understanding of clinical monitoring processes and their application to GCP and clinical trial legislation.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Your application will not be processed if you do not include both documents. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact James Lee, Quality Assurance and Compliance Director, using the contact details below.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 5th January 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Contact Person :

James Lee

Vacancy ID :

182896

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

05-Jan-2026 12:00

Pay Scale :

STANDARD GRADE 7

Contact Email :

james.lee@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk

Salary (£) :

39,424 - 47,779 with a discretionary range to £51,983 per annum (pro-rata)