Data Manager

University College London Hospitals; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at a leading hospital in London is looking for a Data Manager to support clinical trials in a hybrid working environment. This vital role involves data management, collaboration with clinical staff, and ensuring quality patient care through meticulous trial support and administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical trials is essential.
• Good understanding of cancer and health sector.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of trials, ensuring all responsibilities are met.
• Complete data entry into trial case report forms accurately and timely.
• Process biological samples in the lab and maintain trial documentation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proactivity

Education

Experience in clinical research

Healthcare experience

Knowledge of cancer

Job description

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at UCLH is seeking a Data Manager to support a portfolio of Phase I-III clinical trials in the Lung and Breast trials team. The role may require coverage of other disease areas on a short-term or long-term basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and verifying trial-specific information to sponsors, supporting the setup of new clinical trials, and assisting with the processing of biological samples, among other tasks. You will work closely with clinical research staff in a supportive and dynamic team. Although primarily administrative, this role is vital in supporting clinical staff to deliver excellent patient care.

We currently support a hybrid working model, combining remote and office-based work. Flexibility for on-site attendance at short notice is essential to ensure service continuity.

Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical research, knowledge of cancer, good communication skills, and some healthcare experience. However, enthusiasm for the role is also valued.

Main duties of the job

1. Manage a portfolio of trials, ensuring responsibilities are met
2. Complete data entry into case report forms as per protocols
3. Ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely completion of case report forms
4. Resolve data issues by reviewing source data and anomalies, comparing with previous reports and normal ranges
5. Prioritize workload effectively
6. Process updated information and documentation for trial progress
7. Create and maintain paper and electronic trial site files
8. Maintain lists/databases of current, upcoming, and closed trials
9. Organize documentation for audits and monitoring visits
10. Process biological samples in the lab
11. Communicate professionally with MDT, investigators, sponsors, and support departments
12. Obtain tumor block samples and upload scans as per protocol
13. Escalate issues to senior team members

The role requires organization, proactivity, and the ability to work autonomously, while collaborating effectively with the team and clinicians.

Working for our organization

UCLH is a complex NHS trust serving a diverse population, providing high-quality patient care, education, and research across multiple sites, including specialized services for cancer, neurological, and other complex illnesses.