Research Database Manager

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Joint Research Management Office. This pivotal role focuses on optimizing clinical research databases and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice standards. As a key member of the GCP and Compliance Team, you will lead database management efforts, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the organization's mission of providing safe and compassionate care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governance and legislative frameworks for data capture in clinical research.
• Experience in clinical trials database oversight for MHRA-regulated research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, support, and validation of research databases.
• Conduct training and Sponsor oversight services for clinical research projects.

Skills

Programming clinical research databases

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Database creation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

REDCap

Data management systems

Job description

Applications are invited from individuals with a background in programming clinical research databases (particularly for CTIMP research) and a solid understanding of Sponsor Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance activities. The successful candidate will join the Joint Research Management Office (JRMO), supported by systems/applications experts from Research IT Services (Queen Mary University of London) and the Research Data Warehouse Team (Barts Life Sciences Precision Medicine/Barts Health NHS Trust).

This newly established role within the JRMO involves leading the development, review, support, and validation of research databases, along with training and conducting Sponsor oversight services for Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder will optimize the use of REDCap and other academic and commercial data management systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. They will be a key member of the GCP and Compliance Team, overseeing all aspects of database management and compliance for clinical research projects.

Minimum Requirements

1. Evidence of knowledge of governance and legislative frameworks for data capture in clinical research, including GCP.
2. A degree in a relevant subject.
3. Experience in clinical trials database oversight, particularly for MHRA-regulated research.
4. Technical programming skills in database creation.
5. Strong communication skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey toward becoming an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and space to chart a new course focused on continual improvement of all services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right place and time. We also aspire to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviors, fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

Our commitment to inclusion means promoting a sense of belonging for every staff member. We value diversity and support an inclusive working environment.

The position is based at the Joint Research Management Office, Barts Health, Dept. W, Mile End Road, with an onsite attendance requirement of twice per week (subject to change).

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Rebecca Newton
• Job title: Senior GCP and Compliance Manager
• Email: [e-mail]