Job Description
Ref Number
B02-10146
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,981-£52,586
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
08-Mar-2026
About us
The MRC Clinical Trials Unit is at the forefront of resolving internationally important questions, primarily in infectious diseases, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. A key goal is to conduct scientific research and ensure its translation into patient and public health benefits. We do this by carrying out challenging and innovative studies and developing and implementing methodological advances in study design, conduct and analysis.
The MRC CTU at UCL is a UKCRC registered trials unit. The MRC CTU is part of The Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology, within the Faculty of Population Health Sciences (FPHS). The Faculty brings together expertise in Child Health, Women's and Reproductive Health, Population Health, Global Health, Cardiovascular Science, Clinical Trials and Health Informatics, in a unique grouping that spans the life-course.
Further details can be found at our website https://mrcctu.ucl.ac.uk/.
About the role
We are seeking to recruit two Clinical Data Management Specialists to join the Data Management Systems (DMS) team within the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. The DMS team provides clinical data systems development and senior data management support across the Unit’s portfolio of clinical trials.
The postholders will play a key role in the continuous improvement of data management practice across the Unit, through the development, implementation and maintenance of robust, efficient and proportionate data management standards and procedures that support complex, multi-centre research studies.
Working collaboratively with data managers, trial managers, statisticians, clinicians, systems developers and other key stakeholders, the role holders will provide expert input into the design, build and deployment of study database systems and associated data management and central monitoring processes, as well as some basic coding to support systems development and data reporting. They will ensure that these activities are conducted in line with Unit standards, regulatory requirements and best practice, within a supportive, inclusive and multidisciplinary research environment.
These posts are funded for two years in the first instance, with the possibility of extension subject to continued funding.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role, as detailed in the Job Description.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, to arrange an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Stephen Townsend ([email protected] ) or ICTM HR ([email protected])
About you
You have strong experience in clinical data management within clinical trials and are confident working across CRF development, database metadata and data management processes. You are comfortable taking a broad view of data management across the trial lifecycle, contributing to data management strategy and supporting teams to apply consistent, risk-proportionate approaches. You bring clear, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills, contributing positively to a collaborative and inclusive research environment.
You take a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to your work, ensuring regulatory and governance requirements are met while enabling efficient and effective trial delivery. You can organise, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a dynamic academic environment. You are confident engaging with simple coding tasks to support clinical trial data management and reporting, alongside a solid understanding of clinical trial data and systems.
What we offer
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
We offer the opportunity to work flexibly between our office and home, along with core hours and flexible start/finish times.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade * and 10 roles, women.
Our Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
B02-10146
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,981-£52,586
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
08-Mar-2026
About us
The MRC Clinical Trials Unit is at the forefront of resolving internationally important questions, primarily in infectious diseases, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. A key goal is to conduct scientific research and ensure its translation into patient and public health benefits. We do this by carrying out challenging and innovative studies and developing and implementing methodological advances in study design, conduct and analysis.
The MRC CTU at UCL is a UKCRC registered trials unit. The MRC CTU is part of The Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology, within the Faculty of Population Health Sciences (FPHS). The Faculty brings together expertise in Child Health, Women's and Reproductive Health, Population Health, Global Health, Cardiovascular Science, Clinical Trials and Health Informatics, in a unique grouping that spans the life-course.
Further details can be found at our website https://mrcctu.ucl.ac.uk/.
About the role
We are seeking to recruit two Clinical Data Management Specialists to join the Data Management Systems (DMS) team within the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. The DMS team provides clinical data systems development and senior data management support across the Unit’s portfolio of clinical trials.
The postholders will play a key role in the continuous improvement of data management practice across the Unit, through the development, implementation and maintenance of robust, efficient and proportionate data management standards and procedures that support complex, multi-centre research studies.
Working collaboratively with data managers, trial managers, statisticians, clinicians, systems developers and other key stakeholders, the role holders will provide expert input into the design, build and deployment of study database systems and associated data management and central monitoring processes, as well as some basic coding to support systems development and data reporting. They will ensure that these activities are conducted in line with Unit standards, regulatory requirements and best practice, within a supportive, inclusive and multidisciplinary research environment.
These posts are funded for two years in the first instance, with the possibility of extension subject to continued funding.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role, as detailed in the Job Description.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, to arrange an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Stephen Townsend ([email protected] ) or ICTM HR ([email protected])
About you
You have strong experience in clinical data management within clinical trials and are confident working across CRF development, database metadata and data management processes. You are comfortable taking a broad view of data management across the trial lifecycle, contributing to data management strategy and supporting teams to apply consistent, risk-proportionate approaches. You bring clear, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills, contributing positively to a collaborative and inclusive research environment.
You take a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to your work, ensuring regulatory and governance requirements are met while enabling efficient and effective trial delivery. You can organise, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a dynamic academic environment. You are confident engaging with simple coding tasks to support clinical trial data management and reporting, alongside a solid understanding of clinical trial data and systems.
What we offer
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
We offer the opportunity to work flexibly between our office and home, along with core hours and flexible start/finish times.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade * and 10 roles, women.
Our Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
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