13095 - Assistant Data Manager
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,610 to £39,906 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13095 |
Summary
Grade UE06 £34,610 - £39,906 per annum
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: available from 01 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
Location: Usher Institute, Edinburgh Bioquarter
We will also consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular (weekly) on-campus working. The Usher Institute expects a minimum of 40% on campus working.
The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an Assistant Data Manager to support its function as a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit by providing their expertise to deliver successful clinical research projects within the Data Management team.
The Opportunity:
Under the guidance of the Data Manager, you will work alongside ECTU Trial Managers and the Data Management team to ensure the smooth and effective development and delivery of data management plans and data management activities for the ECTU clinical trial portfolio.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Joyce Thomson, Chief Operating Officer (joyce.thomson@ed.ac.uk).
Your skills and attributes for success:
• work experience including experience in a clinical trials or research coordination post, or relevant degree with work experience in a clinical trials or research coordination post.
• Good knowledge of database management.
• Experience in working with confidential data.
• The ability to work within strict guidelines and prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: available from 01 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
Location: Usher Institute, Edinburgh Bioquarter
We will also consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular (weekly) on-campus working. The Usher Institute expects a minimum of 40% on campus working.
The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an Assistant Data Manager to support its function as a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit by providing their expertise to deliver successful clinical research projects within the Data Management team.
The Opportunity:
Under the guidance of the Data Manager, you will work alongside ECTU Trial Managers and the Data Management team to ensure the smooth and effective development and delivery of data management plans and data management activities for the ECTU clinical trial portfolio.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Joyce Thomson, Chief Operating Officer (joyce.thomson@ed.ac.uk).
Your skills and attributes for success:
• work experience including experience in a clinical trials or research coordination post, or relevant degree with work experience in a clinical trials or research coordination post.
• Good knowledge of database management.
• Experience in working with confidential data.
• The ability to work within strict guidelines and prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.