Senior Trial Coordinator | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Oncology Gastro-intestinal & Lymphoma Unit

Full-Time position

Salary Scale: AfC6 + Outer HCAS

(there will be occasional requirement to work at the London site as and when necessary)

An exciting prospect has arisen in the GI & Lymphoma Unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital for a Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator to support large portfolio of clinical trials both commercial and non-commercial. We would expect applicants to demonstrate at least three years’ experience in Research and Trial Coordination for Clinical Trials of Medicinal Product (CTIMP) to join our multidisciplinary team. You will need to be experienced and confident with the regulatory submission and approval processes, clinical trial costing being self- motivated, pro‑active and well organised to work within this friendly team in a highly pressurised environment at the forefront of research into Gastro‑intestinal cancer and Lymphoma.

Experience is essential to enable you to take a key role in setting up and day-to-day coordination of clinical trials. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to all aspects of clinical trials administration across our hosted portfolio, supporting new members of the team to ensure the continued smooth and efficient delivery of research protocols through set‑up, day to day management, close out and archiving.

Applicants should hold a first degree in a life science or health related subject and have an in depth understanding and at least three years’ working experience of Good Clinical Practice, Data Protection and Research Governance.



Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to work to the high standards required by the Regulatory Authorities and Sponsors across a variety of tasks with constant regard to all regulatory requirements and Trust Standard Operating Procedures.

Applicants are expected to have at least a three year proven track record in the planning, coordination and conduct of clinical trials within a clinical trials unit, CRO or pharmaceutical company.

Appointment will be on a fixed term contract for 11.5 months in the first instance but may be open to review annually thereafter

Interview date to be confirmed.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team.



We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on‑going achievements.

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification:

- To take responsibility for ensuring assigned portfolio of clinical trials within the Unit are conducted and managed in accordance with Positive Clinical Practice and Trust SOPs and trial protocols.
- To be responsible for managing Hosted studies within the Unit.
- To be responsible for conveying the requirements of the Clinical R&D; Office to clinical staff within their allocated Clinical Unit.
- To provide an efficient clinical trial coordination service to the Unit Head, ensuring trials fulfil all statutory requirements.
- To oversee the conduct of assigned portfolio of trials within the Unit and maintain day to day responsibility for specific trials within the Unit.
- To represent the Unit at key meetings and deputise for the Project Manager as required.

This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026

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Company: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £45,953 - £54,254 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sutton, SM2 5PT

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 2 Nov 2026

Closing date: 2 Dec 2026

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