231611 (MG) Senior Research Data Manager

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South East Scotland Cancer Research Network (SESCRN)
SENIOR RESEARCH DATA MANAGER (CLINICAL TRIALS)
Agenda for Change Band 6
37.0 hours per week
Salary: £41,608 - £50,702
Fixed Term 2 years
Base: Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Western General Hospital
INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 08 DECEMBER 2025 AT WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL
The Edinburgh Cancer Centre is a participating centre of the Scottish Cancer Research Network (SCRN). SCRN aims to increase patient participation in cancer clinical trials throughout Scotland. The South East Scotland Cancer Research Network (SESCRN) supports the provision of cancer clinical trials in a geographic area comprising the Health Board areas of NHS Lothian, NHS Fife, NHS Borders and NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

We are now seeking to employ a full-time Senior Research Data Manager. The post-holder will work alongside and lead an existing team of data management staff, and work alongside medical, nursing and support services colleagues to facilitate the collection of high-quality data in the trials and ensuring that protocol requirements and recognised standards (such as ICH GCP) are continually met. The post-holder will have oversight of recording clinical data in case report forms (both paper and electronic) and will liaise closely with sponsors and co-ordinating centres to ensure that all aspects of clinical trials meet regulatory guidelines.

Educated to degree level or with relevant experience, you should have strong analytical and reporting skills and be able to focus on detail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience working in a clinical trial environment, preferably in an oncology setting, as well as experience of managing a team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for the development of professional relationships with medical, nursing, pharmacy and other staff groups involved in the support of clinical trials, and the post-holder must be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in the ever-changing and progressive working environment of cancer research.

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