Data Manager

NHS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Data Manager to support Phase I-III clinical trials. This role involves managing data entry, ensuring accuracy, and liaising with diverse clinical teams. The ideal candidate has clinical research experience and strong communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of £37,259 to £45,356 annually with hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the concept of clinical trials.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP.
• Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology.
• Experience working independently and under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clinical trials.
• Complete data entry into case report forms.
• Ensure high quality and timely submission of case report forms.
• Liaise with investigators, sponsors, and support departments.

Skills

Clinical trial knowledge

Computer literacy (Word & Excel)

Effective written communication

Job description

Data Manager

The closing date is 17 November 2025.

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at UCLH is looking to recruit a Data Manager to support a portfolio of Phase I-III clinical trials in the Lung and Breast trials team. You may be required to cover other disease areas on a short-term or longer-term basis. The post-holder will be required to deliver and verify trial‑specific information to sponsors, support the team with the set‑up of new clinical trials and assist as needed with the processing of biological samples, amongst other tasks. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff. Whilst the position is administrative, the role is vital in supporting clinical research staff deliver excellent care to patients with cancer. We are currently supporting hybrid remote working, allowing a combination of working from home and office‑based working. Flexibility around on‑site working is essential, and you may be required to attend the office at relatively short notice to ensure that the service is covered. We ideally want someone with experience of clinical research, knowledge of cancer, good verbal and written communication skills and some experience of working in a healthcare setting. However, if you have some of these criteria and clear enthusiasm for the role, then please apply.

Main duties of the job

• Have a portfolio of trials for which you are responsible
• Complete data entry into case report forms for assigned trials as per protocols
• Ensure case report forms are completed to a high quality, accurate and sent in a timely manner
• Resolve issues with source data and anomalous data at the time of reporting, reviewing against previously reported data as well as local and national normal ranges
• Prioritise workload to manage time effectively
• Process updated information and documents for the successful running of the study
• Create and maintain both paper and electronic trial site files
• Maintain list/database of upcoming, current and recently closed clinical trials
• Maintain electronic and paper list of accrual to trials
• Organise and prepare documentation for audits and monitoring visits
• Process biological samples in the trials lab
• Liaise with the MDT, Principal and Sub Investigators, Sponsors, and support departments professionally and appropriately
• Obtain tumour block samples
• Upload scans as required by trial protocol
• Escalate issues to senior team members

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education and world‑class research.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge of concept of clinical trials
• Knowledge of ICH GCP
• Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Experience

• Experience of working under minimal supervision
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of independently carrying out a research project
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of conducting clinical trials

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to work under own initiative.
• Computer literacy to include experience of Word & Excel

Communication

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal and People Development

• Ability to identify own training needs
• Displays desire for professional and personal development

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.

£37,259 to £45,356 a year inclusive of HCAS.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust