Senior Clinical Trials Data Manager
Job summary
The Department of Oncology would like to recruit a Senior Clinical Trials Data Manager to assist an experienced multi-disciplinary Cambridge Cancer Drug Development (CCDD) team, running both commercial and non-commercially funded cancer clinical trials at the Cambridge Cancer Trials (CCTC) Clinical Operations.
Currently led by Dr Simon Pacey with fellow University Academic Consultant Medical Oncology Physicians - Dr Bristi Basu and Dr Richard Baird, our research goals are to optimise the "science-led" clinical application of novel therapies for cancer, including "first into man" (Phase I) and associated studies which are a major element of the research undertaken by the Cambridge Cancer Centre.
For full details on role requirements see supplementary applicant information pack/Job Description
Funding: funding supporting this position is available for 12 months in the first instance.
Sponsorship: please note that we are unable to formally advise/offer sponsorship in relation to this post, therefore, all enquiries should be directed to the CUH Trust Rights to Work team and/or the official UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) services.
Main duties of the job
To support the professional data lead/Principal data manager with senior oversight and core responsibility of managing all aspects of the clinical trials data, from trial set-up through to database lock and leading on the strategy to achieve a clean data set for commercial and non-commercially sponsored trials using a variety of data capture tools. The post holder will use effective communication, organisational and other relevant administrative skills in liaising with external agencies and internal teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data submitted as guided by relevant research governance frameworks, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), data integrity principles as well as study-specific protocols and guidelines. They will also have relevant skills and experience in data analyses to inform the management on trials participants' recruitment metrics, genomics data, finance reports and/or other datasets, as required to support study feasibility assessments, recruitment performances, business decisions and strategies.
For full details on role requirements see supplementary applicant information pack/Job Description
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 description
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 apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd September 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 16th September 2026.
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 equivalent in a biological, physical, social or related scientific discipline OR Equivalent experience in clinical trials data management
- Evidence of continuing professional development in research
- Evidence of data analyses qualification (s)
- Science, computer science or data management qualification
Experience
- Experience in handling research data (entry into databases, resolution of queries, generation of data reports, tracking of data)
- Significant experience of working as a Data Manager in a Clinical Trials
- Experience of writing data-related documentation, guidelines or SOPs
- Experience of liaison with staff across all levels within the NHS/Universities/Industry
- Experience of working autonomously within guidelines and deadlines
- Experience of prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
- Experience of using bespoke databases/data capture tools
- Experience of working in Cancer
- Experience of audit
- Familiarity with EPIC
- Participation at Site Initiation Visits
- Experience of managing clinical trials monitoring activities
- Experience in producing and presenting reports
- Understanding/experience of using local portfolio trial management tools (EDGE) for research
- Experience of using schedules of assessments within research protocols to determine trial participant data requirements
- Line management
Knowledge
- Excellent understanding of clinical trial documentation and data entry requirements
- Understanding and knowledge of improving and maintaining data quality
- Understanding of regulatory requirements related to data integrity, confidentiality and good clinical practice
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
- Understanding of data integrity principles (ALCOA+)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- GCP trained
- Awareness of current developments in clinical trials data management
Skills
- Well-developed organisational and communication skills
- Computer Literate and proficiency (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
- Skills for nurturing key relationships within team and with external agencies
- Able to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels
- Meticulous attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy
- Ability to work well independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Ability to listen, take constructive criticism and continuous improvement
- Ability to train and mentor less experienced colleagues
- Ability to present data in clear & simple format
- Skills in data analyses tools/systems and understanding of basic programming logic e.g. advanced excel, Power-BI, SQL, Python
- Demonstrate ability and skills to learn the use of new computer systems and packages rapidly and accurately
- Experienced trainer in data management principles
- Ability to facilitate meetings and take minutes
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk