Data Manager (Clinical Trials)
Location: Hybrid – the role is based in High Holborn, London with some homeworking
Salary: £43,012 - £46,240 per annum (dependent on experience) plus benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Start: As soon as possible
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c60 staff in total). We use accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Manager to join an innovative and independent Clinical Trials Unit (UKCRC fully registered) and help to deliver high-quality research in a unique and challenging setting, across our portfolio of adult and paediatric critical care studies. The successful candidate will implement and maintain effective data management processes across ICNARC’s clinical research, in order to ensure the quality and integrity of data.
You will also lead in the development of the critical study datasets, alongside data collection systems, ensuring that data meet the standards of quality expected for reporting both internally and to regulatory bodies and trial committees in accordance with the relevant legislation. You will also lead in the development of relevant policies, Standard Operating Procedures, dataset specifications, dataset flows, case report forms and data management plans.
What you’ll need to succeed
We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail in all aspects of your work. You will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and maintaining effective data management processes across ICNARC’s clinical research. Therefore, previous experience of working with data and ability to think analytically about requirements for implementing and maintaining data management processes are essential.
Experience of working in data management for clinical trials would be beneficial, including experience of electronic data capture software for clinical research e.g. OpenClinica or MACRO,
knowledge of SQL (using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio).
What you’ll get in return
In return, you will receive salary of between £43,012 - £46,240 working for a well-established scientific organisation in the centre of London and a benefits package including:
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service;
• flexible working;
• interest-free season ticket loan;
• life assurance and wellbeing support;
• enhanced pension scheme;
• enhanced sick pay;
• enhanced maternity/adoption pay;
• employee assistance programme;
• support with further academic/professional development.
How to apply
Please read the job description for the role. The person specification sets out the skills and experience we are looking for. It is important that you clearly explain, using examples, your
suitability for the role and how you meet the essential criteria, alongside a current CV. Applications without the above will not be considered.
No agencies.
ICNARC is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Closing date: 9th October 2026 with shortlisting for this role taking place as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been identified.
“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.”
