Data Manager Job with Sponsorship (COS) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Data Manager Job with Sponsorship (COS) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – The post holder would work within the structure of the Oncology Clinical Research Team under the direct supervision of the Research Team Leader and the overall supervision of the Research Operations Manager. The post holder will share/manage the workload of the team’s clinical trials administration.

The role of the data manager is to contribute to the continued delivery of the highest quality research through the management of patient data relating to clinical research studies. The post holder will support the research nurses/practitioners and medical staff in the collection and processing of clinical trial data for the current portfolio of clinical trials in oncology. In addition, the post holder will assist to prepare for monitoring visits and liaise with trial sponsors to ensure timely transfer of data, and resolving any data queries.

The post holder will work within the guidelines of ICH GCP and local SOPs at all times. Other responsibilities will include conducting feasibility assessments, participating in quality improvement initiatives and the creation and maintenance of investigator site files and databases of clinical trial activity.

The post holder will be expected to have knowledge of cancer diagnosis and treatments and will be expected to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials in this area.

Main duties of the job

• Be aware of and comply with ICH GCP as well as the legal requirements and other relevant guidelines for the conduct of clinical research.
• To ensure trial case report forms (CRF) are completed in conformance with ICH GCP guidelines and within appropriate time guidelines.
• In the event of a statutory inspection will assist the clinical team in preparing documentation and making necessary arrangements for the inspection in conjunction with the relevant trust departments.
• To liaise with pharmacy, pathology, imaging and other trust departments to obtain relevant trials information
• Resolve data queries by liaising with responsible clinical research staff and monitors as necessary to resolve any missing or discrepant data
• To liaise in an efficient manner with the clinical teams and clinical trial sponsors with regards to clinical trial data
• To support the research teams in the facilitation of efficient, safe and participant focused research
• Demonstrate an understanding of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out supporting all clinical protocol related tasks to include accurate data capture in nursing and medical notes and accurate transfer of source data to case report form
• To contribute to the recruitment of the local portfolio of Clinical research studies

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Sound general education
• Good Clinical Practice certification
• Meticulous understanding of clinical trials

Desirable

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a science discipline
• Project management qualification
• Other relevant courses/studies

Experience

Essential

• Proven previous experience of working in a hospital or medical research department
• Well-developed knowledge and practical understanding of the regulations and procedures affecting clinical trials
• Experience of data collection, creating and maintaining databases
• Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Experience in oncology clinical trials

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of working practices relevant to clinical trials
• MS Office suite
• Ability to understand and retain information relating to trials
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail

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: 13 October 2025