Senior Clinical Trials Database Developer

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Greater London is seeking a (Senior) Clinical Trials Database Developer to contribute to clinical trials data management. The role involves database development and management for research studies and requires degree-level education and experience with EDC systems. The position is full-time, fixed-term for 1 year, offering a competitive salary between £40,015 and £51,755 per annum, along with a supportive work environment that values diversity and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous pension scheme

30 days' leave per annum

Season ticket loan scheme

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance policies

Flexible working arrangements

Campus facilities

Qualifications

• Experience building trial databases using EDC systems in clinical research.
• Experience in developing data management processes and documentation.
• Good understanding of data protection and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage databases for clinical research studies.
• Oversee and lead data management activities in clinical trials.

Skills

Database development

Data management

Understanding of regulatory framework

Education

Degree level education or above

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced (Senior) Clinical Trials Database Developer to join our team of data management and IT staff supporting a growing portfolio of clinical trials. This post will be offered at either Grade 4 (Database Developer) or Grade 5 (Senior Database Developer) based on experience. The post holder will take responsibilities for database development and data management activities for a number of clinical research studies supported by the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU), with the senior post overseeing and leading these activities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be educated to Degree level or above, with relevant experience building trial databases using EDC systems in clinical research. Essential requirements include experience of developing relevant data management processes and documentation and a good understanding of the regulatory framework around data protection and information governance.

Institutional Context

The Wolfson Institute of Population Health (WIPH) is an exciting and dynamic environment, home to 450 staff, 100 PhD students and 500 postgraduate taught students. It harnesses expertise across a wide range of population‑based research and education activities and is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in population health, primary care and preventive medicine. The Institute is organised into six research centres which, although complementary and following the Institute's strategic plan, also have Centre‑specific objectives and requirements.

The postholder will be based in the Centre for Evaluation and Methods, a thriving research centre incorporating four collaborative units working closely together to deliver outstanding research based on their combined and complementary research strengths. PCTU is a registered UKCRC trials unit which leads and supports clinical trials in which the primary question of interest relates to intervention effectiveness: whether an intervention works under real‑life conditions.

Values & Diversity

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence, and we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply "the right thing to do" but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Competitive salaries
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• 30 days' leave per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time/fixed‑term)
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities
• Work‑life balance and family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies
• Flexible working arrangements
• Campus facilities

Position Details

The post is based at the Whitechapel Campus, London. It is full‑time (35 hours per week), fixed‑term appointment for 1 year, with an expected start date of Autumn 2025. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £40,015 – £46,618 per annum OR Grade 5, in the range of £44,288 – £51,755 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Diversity & Accessibility

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.