Data Manager Full-time

Data Manager

We are looking for a Data Manager to join the Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC) team. The main purpose of this post is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data collection, adherence to trial protocols and to assist with closure of trial sites and archiving of documentation related to the trials.

The Data Manager also plays a key role in supporting the trial teams in administrative tasks and is a key point of contact for hospitals participating in our trials.

The CTC offers hybrid working for all staff, with a minimum of 60% FTE office attendance required for this post (3 days per week for full time staff), along with many other benefits. All staff are provided with excellent training opportunities, and the CTC team actively encourages ongoing personal development and learning.

This is a full-time, open-ended post, funded for 1 year in the first instance. Appointments are usually made at the beginning of the salary scale.

We are looking for an individual with a comprehensive knowledge of biomedical or life sciences, along with knowledge of the different phases of clinical trials, and the design and aims of each phase. The ability to interpret and process large amounts of complex information is essential, as is experience in data entry and using databases.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact ctc.hr@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact ct.hr@ucl.ac.uk.

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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