Data Manager Job Summary
The Data Manager post is based in the Dementia Research Centre (DRC), at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and will play an integral role in the internationally regarded multi-disciplinary dementia trials team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and extremely organised person to provide data management and participant facilitation to enhance trial conduct at the DRC. As a data manager, you will facilitate data management into a portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias conducted at the DRC. You will work as part of the clinical trials research team, working with the trial coordinators, research fellows and research nurses.
Data Manager Main Duties
Provide data management support for DRC trials:o Perform data entry into Case Report Forms (CRFs) from source data and medical records.o Ensure timely resolution of data querieso Support record keeping in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirementso Liaise with Clinical Research Associates (CRAS) to ensure all outstanding issues and queries are resolved in a timely and efficient manner, with particular attention to data lockso Maintain sufficient stocks of documentation and equipment required for trials (e.g. CRFs, questionnaires, blood sample kits)
Communication:o Work closely and communicate with the multidisciplinary trials team (e.g. research nurses, clinical fellows, coordinators, raters) to support the highest standards of trial conduct
Help facilitate the participant trial experience, as required:o Assist with visit scheduling and travel arrangements. Assist with the management of participant and study partner travel expenses
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Science related degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of drug development process and concept of clinical trials
- Knowledge of ICH GCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clinical trials
- Experience of database management
- Experience of dealing with confidential information
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with Dementia
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency at advanced user level in excel, word, email and web based applications
- Meticulous and accurate approach to work with attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
Desirable
- Understanding of research and clinical trial methodology
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 10 July 2025
