Data Manager: Sponsorship Available

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at UCLH is looking to recruit a Data Manager to support a portfolio of Phase I-III clinical trials in the Gastrointestinal trials team Upd. You may be required to cover other disease areas on a short-term or longer-term basis.

The post-holder will be required to deliver and verify trial-specific information to sponsors, support the team with the set-up of new clinical trials and assist as needed with the processing of biological samples, amongst other tasks.

You will be part of supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff. Whilst the position is administrative, the role is vital in supporting clinical research staff deliver excellent care to patients with cancer.

We are currently supporting hybrid remote working, allowing a combination of working from home and office-based working. Flexibility around on-site working is essential, and you may be required to attend the office at relatively short notice to ensure that the service is covered.

We ideally want someone with experience of clinical research, knowledge of cancer, good verbal and written communication skills and some experience of working in a healthcare setting. However, if you have some of these criteria and clear enthusiasm for the role, then please apply.

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Have a portfolio of trials for which they are responsible -Complete data entry into case report forms for assigned trials as per protocols

Ensure case report forms are completed are of high quality, accurate and sent in a timely manner

Resolve issues with source data and anomalous data at the time of reporting, reviewing against previously reported data as well as local and national normal ranges

Prioritises workload to manage time effectively

Process updated information and documents for the successful running of the study

Create and maintain both paper and electronic trial site files

Maintain list/database of up-coming, current and recently closed clinical trials

Maintain electronic and paper list of accrual to trials

Organise and prepare documentation for audits and monitoring visits.

Process biological samples in the trials lab

Liaise with the MDT, Principal and Sub Investigators, Sponsors, and support departments professionally and appropriately

Obtain tumour block samples

Upload scans as required by trial protocol

Escalate issues to senior team members

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Life Science degree
  • Knowledge of concept of clinical trials
  • Knowledge of ICH GCP

Desirable

  • Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working under minimal supervision
  • Experience of working to deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of independently carrying out a research project
  • Experience of working in a health care setting
  • Experience of conducting clinical trials

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Proven ability to work under own initiative.
  • Knowledge of ICH GCP
  • Computer literacy to include experience of Word & Excel

Desirable

  • Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Communication

Essential

  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Good eye for detail
  • Displays enthusiastic nature
  • Ability to identify own training needs
  • Displays desire for professional and personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 18 September 2025

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