Assistant Study Manager

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About Us

The Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, based at King's College London, is home to TwinsUK, the UK's largest adult twin registry. The department conducts pioneering research into the genetic and environmental factors influencing human health. In addition to TwinsUK, the department hosts other large-scale cohorts and studies, collaborating with national and international researchers across diverse fields, including ageing, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular health, nutrition, and microbiome research. Through innovative, high-quality research, the department plays a crucial role in advancing scientific discovery and improving healthcare outcomes.

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Study Manager (Maternity Cover) to support the successful delivery of clinical research projects.

The Assistant Study Manager (Maternity Cover) will work closely with investigators, study teams, and clinicians to ensure that project milestones are met efficiently and in line with protocols and ethical, regulatory, and quality standards. As a key point of contact for study-related queries, the postholder will coordinate study recruitment, data collection, and study communications with professionalism and sensitivity.

Key responsibilities include monitoring study progress, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely data entry and reporting. The postholder will play a pivotal role in participant engagement, including the development and distribution of study communications, newsletters, and updates. Additionally, they will coordinate meetings, prepare meeting materials, and take minutes as required.

The role requires strong organisational and problem-solving skills to assist in planning study procedures, identifying recruitment barriers, and implementing strategies for improvement. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in research coordination to contribute to impactful studies.

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week), offered as a 12-months fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Degree in any life science or numerate discipline, or a professional qualification (e.g., nursing)
2. An understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines
3. Excellent IT skills including working with databases
4. Excellent organisational skills and adherence to deadlines
5. Ability to show attention to detail and high standards of accuracy in all aspects of work
6. Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own schedule, as well part of a team, dealing with a wide variety of people
7. Ability to predict, identify and resolve problems that are critical to the running of the study
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in the context of communicating with diverse professional and public audiences

Desirable criteria

1. Knowledge and experience of project management
2. Experience of working in a participant facing role in research studies or clinical trials
3. Experience of working in remotely delivered or longitudinal research studies
4. Ability to use data to create, analyse and present progress reports
5. Understanding of medical terminology, either through study or working in a medical environment

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click "Apply Now". This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ' How we Recruit ' pages.

Interviews are due to be held in March 2025.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.