Clinical Trials Data Specialist

Exeter Clinical Trials Unit, University of Exeter Medical School

The Post
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on Exeter St Luke’s campus will be expected weekly, and some from home. This full-time post (1.0FTE) is available on an immediate start on a fixed-term basis until 30 September 2026.

The Exeter Clinical Trials Unit (ExeCTU) is seeking an experienced data management professional to join its Information Systems and Data Management (ISDM) team as a Clinical Trials Data Specialist. The ISDM team currently consists of 8 staff members working collaboratively together, with skills in both data management and information systems. The data specialist role acts as the lead data management contact on typically 2-3 assigned studies. They are responsible for building new studies in REDCap, implementing efficient data reporting, overseeing data management through the full study lifecycle, and communicating data management updates at team meetings. The data specialist is usually supported by one or more data managers on each study.

A good understanding of data management and REDCap, strong communication and team working skills, and the ability to effectively manage deadlines will allow the ideal candidate to excel in this role.

Suitable candidates must demonstrate that they have recent experience of using REDCap in a UK regulated research environment to build clinical trial databases. Experience in using API integrations and ‘R’ to optimise data management and reporting would be beneficial. The post holder must be committed to ensuring data management processes and timelines are adhered to, with a focus on maintaining data integrity in a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) setting.

Informal enquires should be address to Karen Boardman, Head of Information Systems & Data Management: k.boardman@exeter.ac.uk.

ExeCTU
Exeter Clinical Trials Unit (ExeCTU) is a UKCRC-registered, University of Exeter supported Unit. ExeCTU works in collaboration with researchers and clinicians in the design and delivery of high quality and efficient multi-centre trials and other well-designed studies addressing important health questions to improve health and well-being. Our study portfolio includes trials in dementia, mental health, orthopaedics, emergency medicine, medicinal drugs, surgical techniques and complex interventions.

Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

41 Days leave per year.

Options for flexible working.

Numerous discounts at leading retailers.

Onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme.

Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy.

Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England.

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