Job summary
The Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit – Cancer Theme (CCTU-CT) is hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Addenbrooke’s Hospital and is part of the Cambridge Cancer Centre, a partnership between Cancer Research UK, CUH and the University of Cambridge. As the Cancer Theme of the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit,we work with investigators to design, set up, conduct, analyse and publish cancer research studies sponsored by Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Trials Data Specialist to be part of the cancer clinical trials team, which is part of the accredited Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit, to contribute to cancer research.
We are looking for motivated candidates withdemonstrable experience of clinical trials data management in an NHS Trust, University, pharmaceutical company or CRO with exceptional attention to detail and experience of data capture tool/eCRF design . In this role, you will be expected to work closely with coordinators, statisticians and programmers and to liaise with medical staff involved in oncology trials.
Main duties of the job
You will have primary responsibility for leading data management activities for allocated trials from set-up through to database lock, ensuring databases and documentation are delivered on time and in line with regulatory guidance and SOPs.
The data specialist will produce or oversee database and CRF Design and amendment specifications, testing and ensuring databases are fit for purpose.
The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of coordinators, programmers, statisticians and other data managers to deliver all aspects of the data management project from set-up through to database lock and close in line with agreed timelines.
The data specialist will actively participate in and lead allocated quality and improvement initiatives related to data management including writing, reviewing and updating SOPs, guidance, training materials and other documentation.
The role will involve training of new data managers and providing guidance to members of staff of all levels who not familiar with data management principles. The role will involve line management of less experienced data managers.
We would particularly welcome candidates with experience of REDCap and/or MACRO.
Please note that this role cannot be performed fully remotely. The successful post holder will be expected to attend our offices in Cambridge at least 1-2 days per week or dependent on the needs of the projects.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in the use of IT
- Able to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem solving ability.
- Ability to organise workload to meet tight deadlines, working under own initiative.
- Ability to work well independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Ability to listen, take constructive criticism and learn from mistakes
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability and skills to learn the use of new computer systems and packages rapidly and accurately.
- Understanding of basic programming logic
- Experienced trainer in data management principles
- Proficiency in MS Office (or equivalent) applications
- Line management, mentorship or proven ability to give feedback
- Ability to facilitate meetings and take minutes
Experience
Essential
- Experience in handling research data (entry into databases, generation of queries, cleaning of data, generation of data reports, tracking of data collection forms)
- Experience of producing specifications for the design of data capture tools (eCRFs)
- Experience of user acceptance testing of database systems for collection of research data
- Experience of writing data-related documentation, guidelines or SOPs
Desirable
- Experience in working in the academic/university and/or NHS environment
- Experience of oncology trials
- Experience in using remote electronic data capture/electronic CRFs
- Experience in using MACRO and/or REDCap
- Experience of project managing the data aspects of clinical trials
- Experience of using project management tools such as MSProject
- Line management (direct or matrix)
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or equivalent, or extensive data handling/management experience
- GCP trained
Desirable
- Science, computer science, HCP or data management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent working knowledge of databases and data cleaning
- Knowledge of good CRF and database design and understanding of documentation requirements
- Understanding and knowledge of improving and maintaining data quality
- Understanding of regulatory requirements related to data integrity, confidentiality and good clinical practice
- Knowledge of clinical trial lifecycle
Desirable
- Awareness of current developments in clinical trials data management
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy.
- Understanding of the principles of the Human Tissue Act
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.
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: 03 September 2026
