LocationLocation:
Sutton
PositionPosition:
Adult Drug Development Unit
Contract:Contract:
Fixed term
External Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
04 Jun 2026

Key Information

Salary: £33,100 per annum. The salary is subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Closing Date: 4th June 2026

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.

Appointments will be on a one-year contract in the first instance.  To apply for this post, please submit a CV and complete a supporting statement detailing reasons why you are applying for the post.  All applications must be submitted online, via the e-recruitment system. Please click on the apply button and follow the instructions. 

Job Details

The Institute of Cancer Research is looking for a Clinical Research Operations Coordinator to join The Drug Development Unit (DDU) at its Sutton site in Surrey to work within the unit’s investigator-sponsored studies team. 

Key Requirements

The successful applicant will help with coordinating clinical trials activities by working closely with clinical trial managers and clinical research associates within the DDU-IIT Team.

You should be a graduate in a life science or health related subject and have an understanding of Good Clinical Practice and the drug development process. This post is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-motivated person to work in the largest academic Drug Development Unit in Europe. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as is the ability to work to high standards across a variety of tasks with constant regard to scientific and regulatory requirements.

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.

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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