Research Data Manager

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Data Manager to join their Research and Development team. The role involves collating and processing clinical trial data, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and supporting research nurses. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing data within clinical research settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection and processing for clinical trials.
• Ability to work autonomously within a research team.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collate data from clinical teams and enter into case report forms.
• Liaise with trial sponsors for data transfer and monitoring.
• Assist with trial administration and biological sample processing.

Job description

Data Manager (Research & Development)

The Data Manager will have a key operational role in supporting Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust as a spoke site in the new South London Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). Embedded within the Trust's Research and Development team, the postholder will be responsible for delivering a range of commercial and non‑commercial research studies from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio, working with local clinical study teams, investigators and CRDC colleagues. The postholder will support research nurses/practitioners and medical staff in the collection and processing of clinical trial data for studies running within the CRDC.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously under the direction of the relevant research team leader.
• Collate data produced by the clinical teams and enter it appropriately into paper or electronic case report forms (CRFs).
• Liaise with trial sponsors to ensure timely transfer of data, resolve any data queries and facilitate monitoring visits.
• Work within the guidelines of ICH GCP and local SOPs at all times.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of investigator site files and databases of clinical trial activity.
• Assist with basic trial administration, collection and processing of biological samples, and recruitment to some studies.
• Develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials.

Location

This post will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich; however, it is a cross‑site role and the postholder will be expected to work across all Trust and South London CRDC sites.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, identifying as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability.
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
5. Making equalities mainstream.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the five aspirations.