Clinical Trials Data Specialist (2 posts available)

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Please note, there is potential for appointment at Grade D for a candidate who does not meet all essential criteria

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

This role can be based anywhere in the UK

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

There are two full-time posts available immediately on a permanent basis subject to funding.

Summary of the role

The Post

We are seeking two Clinical Trials Data Specialists to join our team at Exeter Clinical Trials Unit (ExeCTU). With several new studies due to launch in 2023/24, this is an exciting time to join a growing and forward thinking trials unit. This full-time post is available immediately on an open-ended basis, subject to continued funding. The post may be based on hybrid working patterns; applicants interested in working part-time (minimum 50% FTE) or in remote working are encouraged to make contact to discuss options.

The successful applicants will join the IT and Data Management team to support ExeCTU in data management activities, developing and managing Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems for clinical trial projects. You will support data management procedures and activities including data collection, validation, cleaning, presentation and storage for clinical trials/studies, and support delivery, development and maintenance of data management services and EDC systems. You will have a high degree of autonomy and are expected to think proactively and exercise initiative.

Exeter CTU

Our inclusive culture supports and nurtures an ethos to grow and develop talent. Our talented multi-disciplinary team of experts includes statisticians, trial managers, data managers, IT developers and quality assurance staff, working together to deliver our ambitious strategy and develop new ways to design and conduct clinical trials. Our trial portfolio includes high-profile randomised controlled trials in dementia, mental health, orthopaedics and trauma, diabetes, emergency medicine and Covid-19, supported by funding from the NIHR, UKRI, Horizon2020, large charities and others. Studies include regulated drug trials, surgical, device and apps trials, and trials of complex interventions, locally in the South West, nationally and internationally.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

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).

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. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 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. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. 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.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 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), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Tim Cranston (t.d.cranston@exeter.ac.uk).

Apply online and include a cover note telling us how your skills line up with the role.

The College is proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects. Our Inspiring Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.