Clinical Data Manager

Charles River Laboratories; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organisation in Crawley seeks a Clinical Data Manager / Senior Clinical Data Manager to oversee data management tasks for oncology studies. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining data integrity, and mentoring juniors. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical setting, with a Bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and generous benefits including private medical insurance and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Income protection & sick pay

Life assurance

Eyecare benefits

Employee assistance programme

Supportive, flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Clinical Data Management experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
• Hands-on EDC experience is required.
• Experience with SQL or SAS is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute end-to-end Clinical Data Management tasks.
• Serve as the primary Data Management contact for studies.
• Lead study start-up activities and coordinate timelines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EDC platforms (e.g., Rave)

SQL

SAS

Job description

Join a long‑established, mission‑driven organisation dedicated to advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes. Over four decades, we have supported global clinical development programmes, partnering with both emerging biotech and major industry sponsors to bring innovative oncology therapies to patients worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee and execute end‑to‑end Clinical Data Management tasks in alignment with SOPs and ICH‑GCP.
• Serve as the primary Data Management contact for assigned studies.
• Lead study start‑up activities and coordinate timelines across cross‑functional teams.
• Work closely with Programming, Biostatistics, and other Data Managers to ensure data integrity and study success.
• Conduct UAT and system validation for EDC platforms.
• Develop metric‑tracking tools and review utilities using SAS/Excel (or equivalent).
• Perform comprehensive patient‑level data review, coding (MedDRA / WHO‑DD), and ongoing data cleaning.
• Provide data listings, reports, and ad‑hoc outputs to internal teams and study sponsors.
• Maintain all documentation in an audit‑ready state within the TMF.
• Support database lock activities and milestone delivery.
• Mentor junior team members as required.

Clinical Data Manager / Senior Clinical Data Manager UK – Hybrid (1 day/week in office, flexible for candidates based in the South East with strong transport access).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5+ years of Clinical Data Management experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
• Hands‑on EDC experience (e.g., Rave or similar).
• Experience with SQL or SAS is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Solid understanding of GCP, study protocols, CDASH and SDTM standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team setting.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; familiarity with programming logic is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection & sick pay
• Life assurance
• Eyecare benefits
• Employee assistance programme
• Supportive, flexible working environment

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this position.