Associate Database Developer (Data Manager)

Cancer Research UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research organization in London is hiring for a 12-month internal secondment role within a centralized data management team. The post holder will assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of clinical trial databases and handle various trial-related responsibilities. Knowledge of clinical trial phases and experience with data entry are required. This role emphasizes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the design and aims of clinical trials.
• Experience in data entry and using databases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Database Developers in the design and maintenance of clinical trial databases.
• Perform general data and administrative duties within the team.
• Handle specific responsibilities for one or more trials.

Skills

Knowledge of different phases of clinical trials

Experience with database management

Data entry skills

Job description

Overview

The CTC is responsible for the development and conduct of clinical trials to evaluate new approaches to the treatment of cancer and is a UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit. The CTC has a portfolio which includes multicentre phase III trials using survival, tumour response and quality of life as endpoints. The portfolio also encompasses phase I and II, some with biological endpoints, and there is an interest in screening studies within the organisation. CTC staff collaborate with clinicians and research staff in the UK and abroad.

This is a 12‑month internal secondment role available to current UCL staff only. Please see UCL guidance for secondments before applying – https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/hr-policies-procedures-and-advice/z-policies/internal-secondment-guidance. The post holder will be part of a centralised data management team working on phase I, II and III trials. He/she will have general data and administrative duties within the team and specific responsibilities for one or more trials. The post holder will assist Database Developers in the design, development, testing and maintenance of OpenClinica clinical trial databases.

The post holder will have knowledge of the different phases of clinical trials, and the design and aims of each, as well as an understanding of the processes involved in developing clinical trial databases. Experience in data entry and using databases is essential.

The Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC) is part of the Cancer Institute at University College London.

Benefits

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On‑site nursery
• On‑site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London's Global University, we see diversity as a catalyst for creativity and innovation, and we aim for our community to reflect the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to creating a place where we all belong. We therefore especially encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.