Senior Data Manager

NHS Research and Development Forum; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oncology Clinical Trials Office at Oxford University is looking for a Senior Data Manager to lead data management for clinical trials. You will oversee collection systems and drive data integrity and compliance standards. This full-time contract role offers an opportunity for hybrid work and involves collaboration with various teams in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in data management and information governance.
• Familiarity with clinical trials and data protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality data collection systems and management.
• Integrate data from multiple sources for monitoring and reporting.
• Develop, test, and implement trial data management systems.

Skills

Data Management

Information Governance

Compliance with GCP

Training Development

Clinical Trials Knowledge

Education

Degree in IT or Life Sciences

Tools

OpenClinica

REDCap

Job description

The R&D Forum will list jobs that are relevant to the sector and are posted by non-commercial organisations.

Organisation: Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), Dept Oncology, Oxford University

Type: Full Time

Basis of Employment: Contract

Description:

Senior Data Manager, OCTO

Department of Oncology, Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO), Level 2, Cancer & Haematology Department, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Manager to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO). OCTO, part of the University of Oxford’s Department of Oncology, is a leader in early cancer detection, precision prevention and therapy trials, delivering ground-breaking clinical research.

An early start date is essential for this role.

As the Senior Data Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that data collection systems and data management activities are appropriately designed, implemented, maintained, or developed to support the collection of high-quality clinical trial data sets for analysis, publication, and, where appropriate, future data sharing. Data from multiple sources needs to be integrated in an efficient and compliant way that supports appropriate monitoring, decision making and reporting across the OCTO portfolio. You will work closely with OCTO staff, staff within the Department of Oncology, OCTRU Hub teams, statisticians, as well as external collaborators and service providers.

This post is based at the Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, and it is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 3 years in the first instance.

This position offers the opportunity for hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Grade 8: £48,235-£57,255 per annum. Contract type:Fixed-term for 3 years in the first instance

About you

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent in an IT or life sciences subject, with demonstrable experience in data management and information governance within clinical trials, including CTIMPs, in a sponsor organisation. You will have experience of implementing approaches to ensure compliance with high standards of GCP, the requirements of UK clinical trials and data protection legislation, and will have experience of developing and delivering training in relation to data management and integrity. You will have extensive experience in developing, testing, and implementing trial data management systems, including CRFs (e.g. OpenClinica, REDCap). Previous experience of experience of clinical trials in oncology and/or working in a UKCRC Registered CTU is highly desirable.

How to apply:

Application Process

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sarah Pearson at [e-mail] .

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Please apply via this link: https://tinyurl.com/OCTOSeniorDataManager

Only applications received before noon on 10th June 2025 can be considered.

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https://tinyurl.com/OCTOSeniorDataManager