Clinical Research & Development Coordinator | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical R&D Coordinator within the Joint Clinical R&D Core Services team. This role will support the Governance & Operations Team and researchers in both The Royal Marsden and our academic partner the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR).

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and proficient in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders across The Royal Marsden and the ICR on research governance.

• Ensure the smooth processing of new research applications by registering them fully and accurately into our clinical projects database (EDGE).
• Organise and maintain effective data storage, EDGE data input and filing systems for all aspects of the Joint Clinical R&D Core Services team.
• Responsible for the security of all Joint Clinical R&D Core Services files.
• Supervise the recording of trial status notifications and closure of studies.
• Oversee systems within the Joint Clinical R&D Core Services governance and operations function for ensuring local capacity and capability (C&C) for all new and amended clinical research proposals.
• Ensure all applications requesting RM/ICR sponsorship are triaged and reviewed against governance criteria, liaising with study management teams to ensure study documentation is ready for peer review and sponsor approval.

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

• Ensure criteria of all relevant legislation, standards and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research is met before a research project commences.
• Ensure written agreements are in place for all studies where RM/ICR is collaborating with external organisations.
• Ensure all new studies are reviewed and approved by other relevant support departments/sources of expertise such as pharmacy, radiology and finance.
• Be proactive in assisting researchers in attaining the national and local metrics for study setup and patient recruitment

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jun 2026

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