Data Manager - Tayside Clinical Trials Unit UOD1300

We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Data Manager to provide leadership to the existing TCTU Data Management Team. The post is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months but may be extended. We have funding for a full time equivalent post but job share and secondment will be considered. Please refer to job description for more information on the post roles and responsibilities.

As TCTU Data Manager, you will be responsible for oversight and supervision of the TCTU Data Management Team (DMT), ensuring TCTU processes and quality management systems meet appropriate regulatory requirements for data management and quality. The Data Manager is involved in the design of trial-specific data management systems and associated documentation, as well as ensuring the integrity of data collected across the lifecycle of a trial. The post holder will also be involved in pre- award budget preparation and data management planning for funders.

Based in Ninewells Hospital, one of Europe’s largest teaching hospitals, the School of Medicine provides outstanding medical education and training supported by world class research facilities.

Your priorities will include:

• Provide supervision and management of members of the TCTU DMT
• Ensure TCTU processes and working practises adhere to sponsor, legal and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the pre-award process, with input to the design data management systems and budget preparation.
• Preparation of data management plans
• Design and delivery of training on all aspects of clinical data management

Who we’re looking for:

• Degree level or equivalent qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience of handling data, preferably within a clinical academic environment
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures

For further information about this position please contact Dr Fiona Hogarth, Co-Director, TCTU, f.j.hogarth@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about TCTU, please visit

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/tctu. TCTU is an operational sub-unit of TASC. To find out more about TASC, please visit https://www.dundee.ac.uk/tasc.

At the University we benefit from having access to a range of personal and professional development courses and training opportunities. We enjoy 39 days annual leave per year and are supported by a range of Work Life Balance policies, staff support networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Charter and Stonewall as well as a full range of disability services which all create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work. It is the diversity of our staff and students that make the University of Dundee an enjoyable place to work.

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