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Data Manager - Clinical Trials
The closing date is 26 June 2025
The Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC), a leading institution in oncology research and clinical trials, is seeking a meticulous and motivated Clinical Trials Data Manager to join our growing haematology trial delivery team.
As part of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, the CCTC supports world-class clinical trials and translational research. In this role, you will be a key part of the team ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of data entry from a portfolio of early and late-phase haematology cancer trials.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with the following skills:
Degree in a life sciences, health, or data-related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience in clinical research or clinical trial data management, preferably in oncology.
Understanding of clinical trial regulations including GCP and GDPR.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Proficient in the use of data management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
The main duties of the role will involve:
* Manage the submission, verification, and quality control of clinical trial data from medical records to case report forms using a variety of trial databases (e.g. Medidata Rave, OpenClinica).
Liaise with clinical trial staff, sponsors, and external collaborators to ensure timely and accurate data submissions.
Support the set-up, conduct, and closure of trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and trial protocols.
Respond to trial data queries and contribute to trial monitoring and audit readiness.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th June 2025
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 7th July 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a biological, physical, social or related scientific discipline OR Equivalent experience in oncology clinical trials data management
* Evidence of continuing professional development in research
Experience
* Worked in the NHS or other similar biological / scientific discipline
* Research Data Collection experience within an NHS/ biological / scientific discipline
* Experience of liaison with staff across all levels within the NHS/Universities/Industry
* Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
* Experience of working autonomously within guidelines and deadlines
* Experience of prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
* Experience of liaison with external agencies
* Experience of using patient management tools for research
* Experience of working in Cancer
* Experience of audit
* Familiarity with EPIC
* Participation at Site Initiation Visits
* Experience with using databases
* Experience in producing and presenting reports
* Experience of mentoring, facilitating or training
* Experience of using schedules of assessments within research protocols to determine trial participant requirements
Knowledge
* Sound understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive, ICH GCP
* GCP Trained
* Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
* Understanding of research patient management tools
* Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
* Well-developed organisational and communication skills
* Computer Literate and proficiency(including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
* Skills for nurturing key relationships with external agencies
* Meticulous attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy
* Attention to detail and high standard of accuracy
* Ability to adapt to change
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to train and mentor less experienced colleagues
* Ability to present data in clear & simple format
* Skills in handling and management of computerised data
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
* Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team
* Able to prioritise work using own initiative
* Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information
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.
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