Data Management & Programming Team Lead

The University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit

Location:	Edinburgh, Hybrid
Salary:	£50,253 to £61,759 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 28th November 2025

Closes: 9th December 2025

Job Ref: 13452

The Opportunity:

The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an enthusiastic and visionary Data Management and Programming Team Lead. In this critical role you will provide leadership and expertise in technical applications, data management and data governance and to develop, design and deliver successful clinical research projects.

The Data Management and Programming Team Lead is a key member of the ECTU Senior Operational Management Team who utilises expertise, advice, problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities to assess and deliver a diverse clinical trials portfolio. The post holder uses their considerable knowledge and experience of data management and technical applications to define and manage ECTU’s systems and software to select the optimal route for database programming and data capture to achieve research objectives. The role has a high focus on governance and compliance, both from a day-to-day and strategic perspective.

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.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Joyce Thomson, Chief Operating Officer (joyce.thomson@ed.ac.uk)

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience of managing a team of professionals within a complex, technical organisation to develop solutions and systems to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and teamwork – a timely and effective communicator who presents complex information effectively to multiple stakeholders
• Possess sound judgement and attention to detail, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work under pressure and drive improvement and change.
• Knowledge of IG and Caldicott principles and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Strong IT literacy and experience with database systems (e.g., Electronic Data Capture systems, TRE) and in data linkage/ healthcare systems data/ confidential and sensitive data

Apply Before: 09/01/2026, 23:59