Data Manager

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Data Manager at the Royal Marsden Hospital. The role entails leading data management for clinical trials in the GI & Lymphoma Unit, focusing on database development and ensuring compliance with protocols. Candidates should possess relevant experience, including working knowledge of MACRO and excellent organisational skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience of Case Report Form development and Electronic Data Capture, including MACRO.
• Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research.
• Recent Good Clinical Practice training.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Management for all Royal Marsden sponsored clinical trials.
• Develop clinical trial databases in MACRO and create Case Report Forms.
• Create and review data management plans and ensure data quality.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Degree in Computer Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job summary

Medical Oncology Gastro-intestinal & Lymphoma UnitFull time - 37.5 hours per week over 5 days per week.Salary Scale: AfC6Based: Sutton (Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust)

A very exciting opportunity has arisen in the GI & Lymphoma Unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital for a lead Data Manager for all Royal Marsden sponsored, Investigator lead, Clinical trials. At least 1 years' experience working in Gastrointestinal Cancer and working on MACRO is essential.

This person will be experienced in development of clinical trial databases in MACRO, creating and annotating Case Report Forms (CRFs), specification of validation checks and the testing of each individual Electronic Data Capture (EDC) database.The role will also be responsible for the creation and review of data management plans, CRF completion guidelines, guidance documents and templates making recommendations for change where appropriate.

For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Saffery 0208 642 6011 x4480 or e-mail [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

We require a Clinical Data Manager to lead the Data Management for all Royal Marsden sponsored, Investigator Lead clinical trials running through the Gastro-intestinal & Lymphoma Research Unit, communicating proactively and effectively with study team members, providing updates on projects and ensuring data management milestones are met to ensure all trials open in a timely manner with data capture processes in place for the first patient to be recruited. This post will be based at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Surrey although flexibility will berequired to work in our London offices on occasion.

The experience and motivated post-holder will be exposed to a number of clinical trials, supporting the development of clinical trial databases in MACRO, creating and annotating Case Report Forms (CRFs), specification of validation checks and the testing of each individual Electronic Data Capture (EDC) database. The role will also be responsible for the creation and review of data management plans, CRF completion guidelines, guidance documents and templates making recommendations for change where appropriate.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR514

Job locations

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information please refer to the job description and person specification:

Serving as the primary unit contact for data management for RM sponsored trials running through the GI &Lymphoma Unit, communicating proactively and effectively with the Trial team, ensuring data management milestones are met.

Assisting with the development of CRFs, assisting the programmers to define the individual trial specific databasein MACRO, specify validation checks and perform validation of each programme

Create and review data management plans, guidance documents and templates, making recommendations forchange where appropriate, including changes to accommodate study protocol amendments.

Assist with the review of clinical trial data ensuring ongoing data cleaning is managed effectively and efficiently, highlighting any issues that may affect data quality to the Trial Manager.

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information please refer to the job description and person specification:

Serving as the primary unit contact for data management for RM sponsored trials running through the GI &Lymphoma Unit, communicating proactively and effectively with the Trial team, ensuring data management milestones are met.

Assisting with the development of CRFs, assisting the programmers to define the individual trial specific databasein MACRO, specify validation checks and perform validation of each programme

Create and review data management plans, guidance documents and templates, making recommendations forchange where appropriate, including changes to accommodate study protocol amendments.

Assist with the review of clinical trial data ensuring ongoing data cleaning is managed effectively and efficiently, highlighting any issues that may affect data quality to the Trial Manager.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• Educated to Degree level in Computer Sciences

Experience Essential

• Minimum of two years' experience of Case Report Form development and Electronic Data Capture, including MACRO
• Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
• Thorough and proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration
• Recent Good Clinical Practice training

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of working in the field of cancer

Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills including access, excel and power point
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong time-management and problem solving skills under pressure to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to oversee and streamline data collection tools and working practice for a large trials portfolio
• Ability to work with large data sets
• Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures

Desirable

• Good attention to detail

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• Educated to Degree level in Computer Sciences

Experience Essential

• Minimum of two years' experience of Case Report Form development and Electronic Data Capture, including MACRO
• Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
• Thorough and proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration
• Recent Good Clinical Practice training

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of working in the field of cancer

Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills including access, excel and power point
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong time-management and problem solving skills under pressure to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to oversee and streamline data collection tools and working practice for a large trials portfolio
• Ability to work with large data sets
• Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures

Desirable

• Good attention to detail

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.

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)