Senior Clinical Research Database Manager

About the Role We are looking for a Senior Clinical Research  Database Manager to join the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU). This is an essential new role, managing all Clinical Research Databases, staff and related activity within ORTU. You will need to work closely with Researchers to ensure essential services are provided including forward planning for new trials and research programmes. Input to funding applications will be required. The post holder will be responsible for leading a small team who design, create and validate Clinical Research Databases. These ensure accurate and highly detailed data capture for a wide range of respiratory trials and related research in the ORTU portfolio. Furthermore, the team manage the databases throughout the life cycle of the trials providing substantial amendments, quality assurance support and data extraction for interim and final data-locks for data analysis and scientific publications. You will provide oversite, workload management and line management but will also use initiative to drive quality and process improvement ensuring compliance with clinical trial legislative requirements. It is expected that the Senior Manager will lead by example and therefore be hands-on carrying out programming and validation functions whilst also providing leadership and progressing development. Whilst the role is a Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,396 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which the appointment would be at Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate. About you Applicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent in a biomedical / allied science field or in computer science, or have significant equivalent professional experience. You will also need to demonstrate that you have: An understanding of the role of data management in contributing to the conduct of high-quality clinical trials and compliance with regulatory standards such as GCP and the UK Clinical Trials Regulations. Experience of developing and delivering data management plans and working with complex databases. Experience of designing electronic Case Report Forms, including knowledge of best practice in CRF design. Evidence of significant experience in using programming and data management languages e.g., SQL. Ability to work efficiently and prioritise own workload and that of others; experience of working to tight deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confidence using Microsoft Office including advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. An excellent understanding of Data Protection and Information Security. Having had previous experience of developing RedCap and OpenClinica databases and working on databases in a clinical or clinical trial environment are both desirable capabilities for this post. Benefits of working University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits. Application Process The post is full time and fixed-term for 12 months in the first instance. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 29/01/2024 will be considered.