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Student Placement: Intern Clinical Trial Coordinator
This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.
As part of the Clinical Research team, you will work as trainee Clinical Trial Co-Ordinator: a. Providing office-based support to the teams that work on our company clinical programs in the UK & ROI b. The opportunity to conduct field visits at trial sites based in the UK under supervision Throughout your twelve months here, you will be given the opportunity to gain a full insight into the principles and practices of a Clinical Research Department within a global company. Working in a professional and friendly environment, you will support the members of our study teams, whilst developing your knowledge and practical skills in setting up and conducting clinical trials. Experiences will include field visits to our trial sites and training on our clinical management systems and processes.
Duties Proprietary
- Work on assigned project(s) under supervision
- Assist the study team in their daily activities
- Understand, develop and manage study documents relating to regulatory and ethics submissions
- Generate study budgets and review payments
- Field visits to trial Sites under supervision
- Participate in department level events such as Department and Townhall meetings and visits by internal or external guests.
Technical Specifications
- You will be looking to complete a 12-month placement in your third or penultimate year of study, returning to your course at the end of the placement
- Studying a degree in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related life sciences discipline
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrates an appreciation of current topics in clinical research and clinical trial conduct
Qualities we look for
- Demonstrates strong organisational skills
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills
- Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency and accountability
- Comprehends and aligns with our organisation’s core values
- Aligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity
- Demonstrates initiative, proactivity and academic curiosity
- Encourages and boosts their colleagues through teamwork
- Demonstrates clear and effective communication and demonstrates a desire to learn and improve their performance through feedback
How to Apply (Please Read):
Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application 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.
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 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
For more Information visit our Future Talent page! # UKFT25
Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Required Skills:
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Biopharmaceutics
- Business Integrity
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Testing
- Data Analytics
- Database Management
- Data Entry
- Data Visualization
- Document Management
- Life Science
- Office Applications
- Pharmacology
- Process Improvements
- Project Management
- Reporting and Analysis
- Site Initiation
How to apply
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