Research Data Manager

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Research Data Manager, overseeing data management activities and enhancing research performance tracking. Collaborate with clinical teams and develop business intelligence capabilities while contributing to patient-centered research. Enjoy career development and flexible working options in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programs

Staff Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loan

Membership Options for Onsite Leisure

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing research data processes.
• Expertise in data quality and governance.
• Ability to manage and support data management staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research data processes across studies.
• Lead development of dashboards and reporting tools.
• Provide training on data quality and systems use.

Skills

Data Management

Business Intelligence

Collaboration

Tools

PowerTrials

EDGE

Qlik Sense

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Research Data Manager to join our dynamic Joint Research Office (JRO) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of world-class, patient-centred research in one of the UK’s leading Academic Health Science Centres.

The JRO supports a large, internationally recognised portfolio of clinical and translational research – moving discoveries from bench to bedside to improve patient outcomes. As Research Data Manager, you will play a critical role in strengthening the Trust’s research infrastructure by overseeing data management activities and developing business intelligence capabilities across the organisation.

You will lead the ongoing development, coordination and quality assurance of research data systems such as PowerTrials and EDGE, working closely with clinical teams, research staff, and digital and operational partners to ensure robust, compliant and high-quality data processes. A key part of the role involves working with the Trust’s Business Intelligence and ICT teams to design and implement dashboards and data visualisation tools (e.g. using Qlik Sense), enabling real-time performance monitoring and strategic insight across our research portfolio.

In This Key Position, You Will

• Oversee research data processes across commercial and non-commercial studies
• Act as subject matter expert for PowerTrials and EDGE
• Lead the development of dashboards and reporting tools to enhance research performance tracking
• Collaborate with Business Intelligence to integrate research metrics into Trust-wide systems
• Provide training and guidance on data quality, governance, and systems use
• Line manage and support staff in the data management function
  
  

In return, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your career at the intersection of digital innovation, research delivery and clinical care. You’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking team with access to continued professional development within one of the country’s most research-active NHS trusts.

If you’re passionate about research, data quality and actionable insights, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Heidi Saunders Job title: Head of Clinical Research Operations Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07912506067