Data Manager

Royal Marsden; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden Hospital is seeking a Lead Data Manager for its GI & Lymphoma Unit, responsible for managing data in clinical trials. Candidates must have experience with MACRO and CRF development, alongside strong communication and organization skills, within a prestigious cancer research foundation. A diverse workplace committed to inclusion awaits you.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience with CRF development and EDC, including MACRO.
• Knowledge of clinical trials and research regulations.
• Recent GCP training.

Responsibilities

• Leading data management for RM-sponsored trials within the GI & Lymphoma Unit.
• Developing and defining trial databases in MACRO.
• Creating and reviewing data management plans and templates.

Skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Computer Sciences or related field

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Medical Oncology Gastro-intestinal & Lymphoma Unit
Full time – 37.5 hours per week over 5 days.
Salary Scale: AfC6
Based: Sutton (Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust)

An 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-led clinical trials. At least 1 year of experience working in Gastrointestinal Cancer and on MACRO is essential.

This role requires experience in developing clinical trial databases in MACRO, creating and annotating Case Report Forms (CRFs), defining validation checks, and testing Electronic Data Capture (EDC) databases. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and reviewing data management plans, CRF completion guidelines, guidance documents, and templates, along with making appropriate recommendations for changes.

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

Main duties of the job

Leading data management for all Royal Marsden sponsored, Investigator-led clinical trials within the GI & Lymphoma Research Unit. This includes proactive communication with study team members, providing project updates, and ensuring data management milestones are achieved to facilitate timely trial openings with proper data capture processes.

The role involves supporting the development of trial databases in MACRO, creating and annotating CRFs, defining validation checks, testing EDC databases, and reviewing data management plans, guidance documents, and templates, including implementing changes for protocol amendments.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre dedicated to providing excellent patient care and advancing cancer research. Employing over 4,500 staff across two hospitals and a Medical Daycare Unit, we offer a stimulating working environment with various benefits, learning opportunities, and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

We value diversity and are committed to inclusive recruitment, welcoming applications from minority groups, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those with disabilities. We aim to create a workplace where all staff can reach their full potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Serving as the primary contact for data management in RM-sponsored trials within the GI & Lymphoma Unit, ensuring effective communication with the trial team and achievement of data management milestones.

Assisting in the development of CRFs, defining trial-specific databases in MACRO, specifying validation checks, and validating programs.

Creating and reviewing data management plans, guidance documents, and templates, and recommending changes for protocol amendments.

Overseeing ongoing data cleaning, ensuring data quality, and highlighting issues to the Trial Manager.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Sciences or related field

Experience

• At least two years’ experience with CRF development and EDC, including MACRO
• Knowledge of clinical trials and research regulations
• Understanding of data management principles
• Recent GCP training
• NHS experience and experience in cancer research are desirable

Skills and abilities

• Strong organizational and IT skills (Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Experience working with large datasets and streamlining data collection processes
• Adherence to procedures and protocols

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early once sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly. All applicants will be contacted via email, so please check your email regularly.

As part of our commitment to staff and patient safety, all patient-facing staff are expected to have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This role involves working with vulnerable populations and is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.