Research Lead, Clinical Research

Wellcome Trust

London, United Kingdom
£ 83,100; not specified; not specified py
On-site
Lead clinical trials from planning through delivery
Shape funding and strategic decisions
Provide scientific leadership and expertise
You will take a leading role in advancing the clinical research workstream within the Infectious Disease Programme, from scoping and strategic planning through to delivery

Job Summary

  • You will take a leading role in advancing the clinical research workstream within the Infectious Disease Programme, from scoping and strategic planning through to delivery.
  • As the Clinical Research Lead, you will help shape the clinical research strategy for ID, independently leading clinical programmes and ensuring the proper conduct of clinical research by our partner organisations.
  • This new role presents an exciting opportunity to influence the development of clinical research programmes under Wellcome's ambitious 10-year strategy.

Matching Summary

You will take a leading role in advancing the clinical research workstream within the Infectious Disease Programme, from scoping and strategic planning through to delivery.

Salary

£ 83,100; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead clinical trials from planning through delivery
  • Shape funding and strategic decisions
  • Provide scientific leadership and expertise
  • Ensure regulatory and ethical compliance
  • Work collaboratively with partners and teams
  • Maximise impact and build capability

Nice-to-have

  • Motivated by high-quality clinical research
  • Tackle infectious diseases in LMIC
  • Work independently and strategically
  • Collaborate with a wide range of partners

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience leading clinical research in LMIC settings
  • Well-established scientific background
  • Expertise in clinical trial methodology and research governance
  • Ability to operate strategically within a research funding environment
  • Effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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