Clinical Trials Data Specialist

You will have primary responsibility for leading data management activities for allocated trials from set-up through to database lock, ensuring databases and documentation are delivered on time and in line with regulatory guidance and SOPs.

The data specialist will produce or oversee database and CRF Design and amendment specifications, testing and ensuring databases are fit for purpose.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of coordinators, programmers, statisticians and other data managers to deliver all aspects of the data management project from set-up through to database lock and close in line with agreed timelines.

The data specialist will actively participate in and lead allocated quality and improvement initiatives related to data management including writing, reviewing and updating SOPs, guidance, training materials and other documentation.

The role will involve training of new data managers and providing guidance to members of staff of all levels who not familiar with data management principles. The role will involve line management of less experienced data managers.

We would particularly welcome candidates with experience of REDCap and/or MACRO.

Please note that this role cannot be performed fully remotely. The successful post holder will be expected to attend our offices in Cambridge at least 1-2 days per week or dependent on the needs of the projects.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held onWednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th September or the week commencing 28th September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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