Information Technology and Governance Team Lead

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking an Information Technology and Governance Team Lead to guide its clinical trials unit. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance, and leveraging IT solutions to support clinical research projects. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a complex technical environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of IG and Caldicott principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Information Technology and Governance team.
• Ensure compliance and governance in clinical trials.
• Develop solutions and systems for project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Tools

Electronic Data Capture systems

Database systems

Job description

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Job Description

Grade UE08: £49,559 to £60,907 per annum

CMVM / MGPHS / USHER Institute, Edinburgh Bioquarter

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term contract: available for 12 months

The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an Information Technology and Governance Team Lead to support its function as a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit in providing their leadership and expertise in technology infrastructure to develop, design and deliver successful clinical research projects.

Job Description

Grade UE08: £49,559 to £60,907 per annum

CMVM / MGPHS / USHER Institute, Edinburgh Bioquarter

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term contract: available for 12 months

The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an Information Technology and Governance Team Lead to support its function as a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit in providing their leadership and expertise in technology infrastructure to develop, design and deliver successful clinical research projects.

We will 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 (*can be increased, depending on business/role requirements).

The Opportunity

The Information Technology and Governance 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 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.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Joyce Thomson, Chief Operating Officer ([e-mail]).

Your Skills And Attributes For Success

• Experience of leading 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 through a variety of media.
• 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.
  
  

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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.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
  
  

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 (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 10 th June 2025.

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