Data Management & Programming Team Lead

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading University in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Data Management and Programming Team Lead to oversee data management and governance for clinical research projects. The role involves providing expertise and leadership within a complex environment, ensuring project delivery on time and budget. The ideal candidate will have strong team management skills and experience with database systems. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive, creative work environment with opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Defined benefits pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a team of professionals within a complex, technical organisation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Sound judgement and attention to detail under pressure.
• Knowledge of IG and Caldicott principles and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Strong IT literacy with database systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in data management and data governance.
• Manage ECTU's systems and software for research objectives.
• Ensure governance and compliance in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Team management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

IT literacy

Tools

Electronic Data Capture systems

TRE

Job description

Position Details

• UE08, £50,253 - £61,759 per annum
• CMVM / SPHS / USHER Institute
• Contract type - Full time (35hrs per week)
• Open ended: Permanent contract

The Opportunity

The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an enthusiastic and visionary Data Management and Programming Team Lead. In this critical role you will provide leadership and expertise in technical applications, data management and data governance and to develop, design and deliver successful clinical research projects. The Data Management and Programming Team Lead is a key member of the ECTU Senior Operational Management Team who utilises expertise, advice, problem‑solving skills and decision‑making capabilities to assess and deliver a diverse clinical trials portfolio. The post holder uses their considerable knowledge and experience of data management and technical applications to define and manage ECTU’s systems and software to select the optimal route for database programming and data capture to achieve research objectives. The role has a high focus on governance and compliance, both from a day‑to‑day and strategic perspective.

We will also consider requests for hybrid working (on a non‑contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular (weekly) on‑campus working. The Usher Institute expects a minimum of 40% on‑campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Experience of managing a team of professionals within a complex, technical organisation to develop solutions and systems to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and teamwork – a timely and effective communicator who presents complex information effectively to multiple stakeholders.
• Possess sound judgement and attention to detail, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work under pressure and drive improvement and change.
• Knowledge of IG and Caldicott principles and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Strong IT literacy and experience with database systems (e.g., Electronic Data Capture systems, TRE) and in data linkage/ healthcare systems data/ confidential and sensitive data.

Application Information

Please include your CV and a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required for this post.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th January 2026.

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Interviews dates to be confirmed.