Group Clinical Trails Manager
Inspiring Vet Care UK, Keynsham, South West
Discipline: Operations
Full Time
Group Clinical Trials Manager
Home-based with regular travel to veterinary clinics and meetings across the UK and Europe
Full-time | Permanent
About Us
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
As part of Central Functions, you will be part of the teams that support and enable our network of over 2,500 practices across 20 countries, driving operational excellence, innovation and strategic impact across the business.
Whether your expertise is in Finance, HR, Technology, Marketing, Data, Legal, Operations or another specialist area, your work will help support colleagues and practices to deliver outstanding care to animals and their owners.
About the role
Lead the Future of Veterinary Clinical Research
At inspiring vet care, we're committed to advancing veterinary medicine through innovation, collaboration and evidence-based care. We're looking for an experienced Group Clinical Trials Manager to play a pivotal role in developing and delivering sponsored clinical trials across our international network of veterinary practices.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a clinical trials function within one of the world's leading veterinary groups. Working with sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs) and clinical teams across Europe and North America, you'll drive the successful delivery of pivotal clinical trials while helping to build enthusiasm and capability for clinical research throughout our network.
What You'll Be Doing
As Group Clinical Trials Manager, you'll take ownership of the operational delivery of multiple clinical trials, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the day-to-day operation of clinical trials across veterinary clinics
Acting as the primary point of contact for sponsors throughout the trial lifecycle
Building and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors and CRO partners
Developing project plans, timelines and risk management strategies
Recruiting and onboarding veterinary clinics into clinical studies
Supporting and delivering GCP and protocol-specific training
Driving study enrolment and engagement activities to maximise participation
Providing expert guidance on protocol implementation and study delivery
Monitoring study progress and troubleshooting operational challenges
Managing and supporting a team of regional Clinical Trial Coordinators
Ensuring trial activities comply with GCP and all relevant regulations
About You
We're looking for a highly organised and collaborative clinical trials professional who thrives in a fast-paced, stakeholder-focused environment.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Health, Veterinary, Life Sciences or a related discipline
Minimum 3 years' clinical trials experience
Proven project management and delivery experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong digital literacy
Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Desirable Experience
Experience within the veterinary or animal health sector
5+ years' experience in pivotal Phase III clinical trials
Experience working within a sponsor organisation or CRO
Clinical qualification
Postgraduate qualification (MSc, PhD or Project Management certification)
Previous line management experience
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of veterinary clinical research on an international scale. You'll work alongside industry-leading sponsors, veterinary professionals and research partners while helping bring innovative treatments and therapies to animals and their owners.
In return, you'll benefit from:
The opportunity to shape and grow a developing clinical trials function
Exposure to international clinical research projects
A collaborative and supportive environment
Career development opportunities within a global veterinary organisation
Flexible home-based working with meaningful travel and stakeholder engagement
Apply Today
If you're passionate about clinical research, project delivery and advancing animal healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Join inspiring vet care and help drive the next generation of veterinary clinical trials
Inspiring Vet Care UK
Inspiring Vet Care, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Danielle Hughes from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.