LocationLocation:
Sutton
PositionPosition:
Adult Drug Development Unit
Salary Details:Salary Details:
£33,200
Contract:Contract:
Fixed term
External Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
31 Oct 2025

Key Information

Salary:  £33,200
Duration of ContractFixed Term for 12 months
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Sutton. 
Closing Date:  31st October 2025

Job Details

Department/Directorate Information

The Drug Development Unit (DDU) at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, is a world-leading centre for early-phase oncology trials, translating cutting-edge science into first-in-human clinical trials. 

Through close integration of laboratory and clinical expertise, the Unit supports the functions of sponsoring early phase trials through Investigator Initiated Trials Team, as well as, delivers academic and industry sponsored trials.

Our mission is to fast-track the development of anti-cancer drugs, designed and synthesised at The ICR, or developed by CRUK scientists, or developed by industry collaborators, in order to rapidly impact the care of cancer patients. The DDU has been involved in the development of many hundreds of novel agents including several practice-changing cancer drugs.

The DDU is one of the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres in the UK, part of the CRUK Convergence Science Centre and the Early Phase Drug Development Theme within the ICR-RM NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). The DDU has multiple academic and industry collaborations both nationally and internationally, to optimally serve our patients.  The Unit is led by Professor Johann de Bono and Professor Udai Banerji.

 

Summary of Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Trial Administrator to work within the DDU, to provide comprehensive and efficient support to DDU's administrative processes.  The postholder is expected to help with clinical trial cost recovery processes, following up on aged debt, ordering office supplies, staff recruitment activities and assisting with DDU events.

 

Key Requirements

 The post holder will be educated to degree level or have relevant experience.   

The post holder must be organised and is able to plan and manage competing priorities around a busy clinical unit. The post holder should be proficient in the use of MS Office applications. They must have excellent communication skills.   

To apply for this post, please submit an online application including a supporting statement, detailing reasons why you are applying for the post, along with your CV. We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.  Therefore, we advise that you to submit your application, as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

 

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