Clinical Trials Data Specialist

This full-time post (1.0FTE) is available on an immediate start on a fixed term basis for 12 months until 31 December 2026. This role is based on Exeter’s St Luke’s campus but offers the opportunity for hybrid working – with some time on campus and some from home.

The Post

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 trials. They are responsible for building new studies in REDCap, efficient data reporting, overseeing data management through the full study lifecycle, and communicating data management updates at team meetings. The data specialist should have a comprehensive understanding of data management principles to enable them to make informed decisions on their trials. The data specialist is usually supported by one or more data managers on each trial.

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. We are particularly interested in those with experience working in a UK regulated research environment and with a focus on maintaining data integrity in a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) setting. Experience in using API integrations and ‘R’ or other similar methods to optimise data management and reporting would be beneficial.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

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.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.  

Further information

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

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