# Senior Data Manager / Clinical Trials Associate

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-29T09:01:16.083Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Development/Research_Development-v8102661
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8102661?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a well-established research facility operating across two specialist sites within University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre at Queen Square specialises in neuroscience experimental medicine, while the Bloomsbury CRF at Tottenham Court Road delivers cancer and medical research studies.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Data Manager to join our dynamic CRF team. The successful candidate will line manage half the CRF data management team while overseeing clinical trial data management across a diverse portfolio of studies, ranging from first-in-human and experimental medicine studies to complex Phase III clinical trials and non-IMP research.

The post holder will ensure high-quality clinical data management in line with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and UK Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations. They will also support the Quality Assurance and Governance Manager in maintaining data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance across the CRF.

We are looking for someone with:
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong leadership and team working skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Experience in clinical trial data management
- Knowledge of GCP
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

### Main duties of the job

- Lead and line manage half the CRF data management team, including workload allocation, training, and day-to-day support
- Oversee data management activities across a portfolio of complex clinical trials and experimental medicine studies
- Responsible for managing vacancies, including shortlisting and interviewing
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of trial case report forms in accordance with ICH GCP, study protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor data entry timelines and sponsor data queries, escalating and resolving issues promptly
- Support preparation of study documentation for audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections
- Organise and host trial monitoring visits and attend Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) as required
- Support SAE reporting
- Develop and maintain study databases and trial worksheets
- Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with internal audits, reviews, and portfolio performance management
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary research teams and communicate professionally with all trial stakeholders

The role requires flexible working across both CRF sites depending on service needs.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

## Job Details

The NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a well-established research facility operating across two specialist sites within University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre at Queen Square specialises in neuroscience experimental medicine, while the Bloomsbury CRF at Tottenham Court Road delivers cancer and medical research studies.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Data Manager to join our dynamic CRF team. The successful candidate will line manage half the CRF data management team while overseeing clinical trial data management across a diverse portfolio of studies, ranging from first-in-human and experimental medicine studies to complex Phase III clinical trials and non-IMP research.

The post holder will ensure high-quality clinical data management in line with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and UK Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations. They will also support the Quality Assurance and Governance Manager in maintaining data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance across the CRF.

We are looking for someone with:
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong leadership and team working skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Experience in clinical trial data management
- Knowledge of GCP
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

## Job Description

Lead and line manage half the CRF data management team, including workload allocation, training, and day-to-day support
- Oversee data management activities across a portfolio of complex clinical trials and experimental medicine studies
- Responsible for managing vacancies, including shortlisting and interviewing
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of trial case report forms in accordance with ICH GCP, study protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor data entry timelines and sponsor data queries, escalating and resolving issues promptly
- Support preparation of study documentation for audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections
- Organise and host trial monitoring visits and attend Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) as required
- Support SAE reporting
- Develop and maintain study databases and trial worksheets
- Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with internal audits, reviews, and portfolio performance management
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary research teams and communicate professionally with all trial stakeholders

The role requires flexible working across both CRF sites depending on service needs.

## Responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working in a clinical trials environment
- Experience of data management in clinical trials
- Experience of working in the NHS

**Desirable**

- Experience of carrying out a research project
- Experience of line management

### Communication

**Essential**

- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

### Skills and Abilities

**Essential**

- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent computer skills, including experience of Word, Excel and databases
- Good eye for detail

### Knowledge and Qualifications

**Essential**

- First degree in science/healthcare related discipline or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of ICH GCP and Research Governance
- Knowledge of drug development process and concept of clinical trials

### Personal and People Development

**Essential**

- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates resilience

## Documents

- [uclh values (pdf, 860.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685)
- [job description (pdf, 640.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10403995)
- [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10396945)

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