Project Manager in Pathology Clinical Trials

The University of Leeds is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Pathology Clinical Trials infrastructure within the Leeds Institute of Medical Research. Working alongside group lead Professor Nick West, the successful candidate will manage pathology support for multiple national and international clinical trials focused primarily on gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer. Responsibilities include coordinating with trials units, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as GCP, HTA, and MHRA, managing budgets, and supervising junior technical staff and students. This fixed-term, two-year role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-leading translational cancer research and clinical trial delivery.

• Oversee the daily operations and pathology support for national and international clinical trials focusing on gastrointestinal cancer.
• Liaise with clinical trials units, multidisciplinary clinicians, and scientists to ensure core trial protocols are effectively delivered.
• Ensure material transfer agreements, contracts, and regulatory requirements including GCP, HTA, and MHRA standards are properly maintained.
• Manage project budgets, equipment maintenance, and negotiate best-value purchasing for laboratory reagents.
• Directly line-manage and support grade 6 and below technicians while supervising postgraduate and undergraduate research students.
• Organize and chair regular compliance meetings and attend internal and external scientific meetings to promote group activities.