Student Placement – Clinical Trial Co-ordinator

Job Description

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Our Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance teams push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.

Job Overview:

This will see you take part in a 24-Month Graduate schemes, based at Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO). It will give you an opportunity to collaborate alongside clinical research professionals, bring your own ideas and share real responsibility whilst delivering on meaningful projects alongside a passionate, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Global Clinical Trial Operations Programme:

This is a 24-month rotational programme in the GCTO department, where you will get the opportunity to rotate between functional areas. You will have an opportunity to gain a full insight into the principles and practices of a Clinical Research Department within a global company. The role will collaborate at local level closely with Clinical Operation Manager (COM), Clinical Research Manager (CRM) and Clinical Research Associate (CRA).

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and collaborating on key activities across GCTO UK & ROI to support the delivery of local clinical trial execution.
• Support coordination and implementation of new initiatives set up to continuously improve our processes and efficiency.
• Collaborating with our finance/budgeting representatives to develop, control, update and close-out country and site budgets
• Ensure collation, distribution and tracking of essential study documents and reports using applicable systems and study tools.
• Support local investigator meetings (invitations, prepare materials, select venue, support vendor where applicable).
• Organise annual department meetings with support from an organising committee.
• Contribute strongly to CTC team knowledge by becoming a process Subject Matter Expert (SME), sharing best practices, making recommendations for continuous improvement, and supporting providing training as appropriate/required.
• Participate in organising intern training programs

Requirements

• A BSc degree (or equivalent qualification) in life sciences, pharmacy discipline.
• You must currently be studying at a UK university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.
• Demonstrates planning, analytical and organisational skills

How to Apply (Please Read):

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the ‘resume/CV’ section.

Our standard future talent recruitment process is: An online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.

Provisional final assessment dates will be held from November 2024

Deadline:

Monday 7th October 11:59pm 2024

Next Steps:

In the event of your successful progression to the next stage, one of our future talent team will contact you within two – three weeks of the application closing date. 

Start Date:

June 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

For more Information visit our Future Talent page!

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Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

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Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

10/8/2024

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