Clinical Trials Data Specialist

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on Exeter St Luke’s campus will be expected weekly, and some from home. This full-time post (1.0FTE) is available on an immediate start on a fixed term basis until 30 September 2026.

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 studies. They are responsible for building new studies in REDCap, implementing efficient data reporting, overseeing data management through the full study lifecycle, and communicating data management updates at team meetings. The data specialist is usually supported by one or more data managers on each study.

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.

Suitable candidates must demonstrate that they have recent experience of using REDCap in a UK regulated research environment to build clinical trial databases. Experience in using API integrations and ‘R’ to optimise data management and reporting would be beneficial. The post holder must be committed to ensuring data management processes and timelines are adhered to, with a focus on maintaining data integrity in a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) setting.

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

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.

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017. Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.

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.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

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