Senior Data Manager / Clinical Trials Associate

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a well-established research facility operating across two specialist sites within University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre at Queen Square specialises in neuroscience experimental medicine, while the Bloomsbury CRF at Tottenham Court Road delivers cancer and medical research studies.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Data Manager to join our dynamic CRF team. The successful candidate will line manage half the CRF data management team while overseeing clinical trial data management across a diverse portfolio of studies, ranging from first-in-human and experimental medicine studies to complex Phase III clinical trials and non-IMP research.

The post holder will ensure high-quality clinical data management in line with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and UK Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations. They will also support the Quality Assurance and Governance Manager in maintaining data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance across the CRF.

We are looking for someone with:

  •  Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Strong leadership and team working skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience in clinical trial data management
  • Knowledge of GCP
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Main duties of the job

  • Lead and line manage half the CRF data management team, including workload allocation, training, and day-to-day support
  • Oversee data management activities across a portfolio of complex clinical trials and experimental medicine studies
  • Responsible for managing vacancies, including shortlisting and interviewing
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of trial case report forms in accordance with ICH GCP, study protocols, and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor data entry timelines and sponsor data queries, escalating and resolving issues promptly
  • Support preparation of study documentation for audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections
  • Organise and host trial monitoring visits and attend Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) as required
  • Support SAE reportingo Develop and maintain study databases and trial worksheets
  • Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with internal audits, reviews, and portfolio performance management
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary research teams and communicate professionally with all trial stakeholders

The role requires flexible working across both CRF sites depending on service needs.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • First degree in science/healthcare related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of ICH GCP and Research Governance
  • Knowledge of drug development process and concept of clinical trials

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a clinical trials environment
  • Experience of data management in clinical trials
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience of carrying out a research project
  • Experience of line management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience of Word, Excel and databases
  • Good eye for detail

Communication

Essential

  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Demonstrates evidence of professional development
  • Demonstrates resilience

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: 13 July 2026

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