Data Manager

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Specialised Translational Research Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG) in the Department of Paediatrics as our Data Manager. Working within a trial research team, you will provide support to clinical research studies initiated by the Oxford Neuromuscular Centre or in which the Centre is an active partner.

You will play an important role in supporting the development of clinical trials in Prof. Laurent Servais' research group, STRONG, and will liaise with members of Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), the Department of Paediatrics and the Oxford Neuromuscular Centre (ONMC).

You will be responsible for building and maintaining databases for national and international clinical trials, natural history studies and rehabilitation research studies. These studies include children and young adults with a variety of neuromuscular, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions, including DMD, SMA, nemaline myopathy, Angelman syndrome and autism, as well as other conditions. You will develop databases to suit researcher and trial needs, monitor data and raise queries when needed, and maintain databases and associated documentation. The role will be primarily based at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for 1 year, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About you

To apply for this role, you must hold a degree in computer science, sciences, statistics or a related field, or have equivalent experience in clinical trial data management. You must have proven experience in handling data management for clinical trials, including CRF and database design, validation, management and data cleaning. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good organisation and time management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

It is desirable that you have proficiency in EDC systems such as REDCap, with knowledge of database design and management, as well as knowledge of neuromuscular diseases and natural history trials.

For a full list of duties and selection criteria, please see the attached job description.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Your application will not be processed if you do not include both documents.

The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 2nd October 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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