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Anna Hockaday
- Position: Deputy Institute Director (Operations)
- Areas of expertise: clinical trials; cancer research; operations; research delivery
- Email: A.M.Chalmers@leeds.ac.uk
- Website: Twitter | LinkedIn
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I am the Deputy Institute Director (Operations) of the Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research which includes my role as Operations Director for the Leeds Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit.
I have worked in clinical research since 2006, holding various roles in clinical trial management before moving into operations in 2019.
I oversee delivery of a large portfolio of clinical research with a particular focus on biologically-rich complex innovative clinical trials. I have an in-depth knowledge of the UK clinical trials landscape and experience of working with regulators, government bodies and funders including AMRC charities, NIHR and industry.
I have experience of leading the development and delivery of long-term operational strategies to drive forward key operational objectives which deliver against a 5-year vision and scientific strategy.
I sit on a number of external committees including the DHSC Non-commercial Costing and Attributions Group, deputy-chair of the UKCRC CTU Policy Group and the CRUK CTU Fellowship Expert Review panel (commencing 2025).
I am currently seconded part-time to support delivery of the Leeds Cancer Research Centre which is a collaborative cancer research initiative between the University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Responsibilities
- Operations Director, Leeds CRUK CTU
- Operations Director, LCRC (secondment)
Research groups and institutes
- Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research
- Cancer
- Leeds CRUK Clinical Trials Centre