Senior Data Manager in Oxford

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world‑class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching.

The Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Centre provides world‑class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.

Led by Professor Laura Coates, the Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology (EMR) trials group is the newest group to work in collaboration with OCTRU. EMR manages a rapidly expanding portfolio of trials of varying sizes, spanning rheumatology and musculoskeletal conditions, and experimental medicine. The team is currently composed of Trial Managers, Trial Coordinators and administrative support staff under EMR’s Operational Lead, Dr Anne Francis.

What We Offer

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Senior Data Manager to lead data management activities and provide data management expertise to the clinical trials managed by the Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology (EMR) trials group. In this role you will oversee the data‑related aspects of all EMR trials throughout the whole trial lifecycle ensuring they meet the required standards in a compliant and efficient manner. You will work as part of multidisciplinary teams with the Chief Investigators, Trial Management Team, Database Programmers, Statisticians and others as required to design case report forms (CRFs) and associated data matrices to capture the trial data, and to design, build (where required), test and maintain trial‑specific clinical databases, and other databases or systems required. You will use your expertise to lead on the development of data‑related documents such as data management plans, contribute to trial protocols, and provide training to the group.

About You

You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT or life sciences (or hold equivalent experience) together with proven experience in clinical research data management including the use of electronic data capture systems. You will have a working knowledge of good data management principles and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements in the UK as well as proven experience in the design, use, maintenance and interrogation of relational databases. Additionally you will have a working knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle with experience of UK clinical research structures, regulatory, ethical, and governance requirements and systems, including of the data protection regulations and the need for confidentiality.