Senior Data Manager – COBALT Trial – Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit – 907061 – Grade 5
University of Birmingham – School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health – Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK. Full‑time, fixed‑term contract up to March 2029. Closing date: 11 February 2026.
Position Details – The Senior Data Manager is responsible for the administration and collection of clinical research data for one or more trial protocols. The post holder provides secretariat services to multi‑disciplinary collaborative research groups engaged in clinical trials designed to improve patient treatment and care. The role works closely with the Trial Manager, ensuring smooth trial administration and providing day‑to‑day operational guidance to the Data Manager.
Role Summary
The Senior Data Manager will ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the study/trial protocol and data collection, maintain research and administrative databases, produce clean data sets for statistical analysis, record and code incoming forms, test data entry and report generation applications, organise group meetings, manage trial documentation, conduct literature searches, train others and support the delivery of clinical research in accordance with GCP, the Declaration of Helsinki and applicable UK legislation.
Main Duties
* Ensure smooth day‑to‑day running of the study/trial protocol and data collection.
* Run queries to interrogate trial databases, perform systematic checks and produce regular and ad‑hoc reports.
* Maintain research and administrative databases, code and abstract medical data, and produce clean data sets for statistical analysis.
* Record and code incoming forms, checking for inconsistencies and adverse events, and maintain coding lists.
* Offer initial guidance on interpretation and development of new codes for non‑routine data.
* Test data entry, validation and report generation applications and suggest modifications as appropriate.
* Organise collaborative group meetings, handle petty cash, distribute trial materials and manage drug supplies to external centres.
* Prepare and distribute study documentation and publicity material for the Trial Working Group.
* Conduct literature searches and maintain bibliographic databases.
* Develop and document standard operating procedures under the guidance of the Trial Manager and train others in their use.
* Continue to develop and expand trial management skills and experience.
* Cover for the trial manager/project leader and supervise junior team members.
* Support equality and diversity values and ensure fair practice.
* Support the delivery of clinical research in accordance with GCP, the Declaration of Helsinki and applicable legislation, including data‑protection policies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience
* Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical or associated subject.
* Aptitude for large or complex relational databases – MS Access or SQL Server – including query/report writing and data verification techniques.
* Experience using statistical packages such as SPSS, Minitab, BMDP or SAS.
* Understanding of medical terminology and experience interpreting and coding medical data.
* Excellent office management, clerical and computing skills.
* Critical attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
* Ability to learn and apply new skills and to supervise junior team members.
* Experience conducting literature or internet searches and maintaining bibliographic databases.
* Strong team‑working and independent working skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Good communication skills and telephone manner.
* Capability to manage routine communications with clinical investigators and research support staff.
* Ability to recognise and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant policies.
Further particulars can be found here. Informal enquiries to William McKinnon – w.mckinnon@bham.ac.uk
Use of AI in applications – We want to understand your genuine interest in the role. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools are unlikely to be progressed to interview.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University staff and that diversity is a strength underpinning the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate. We are committed to proactively addressing barriers, hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations, and have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that continuously improves the University as a fair and inclusive place to work.
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