Salary guide
Clinical Data Manager
- Average salary
- £30,000 – £55,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HealthcareResearch
- Clinical data is vital for drug approvals
Other names this job is known by
- Clinical Database Manager
- Data Quality Manager
Key responsibilities
- Oversee data collection and management for clinical trials
- Develop and maintain databases
- Ensure data quality and integrity
- Liaise with researchers and sponsors
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in life sciences, IT, or data management
- Experience in clinical research
- Data management and IT skills
- Knowledge of GCP and regulatory requirements
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Data Manager
- Clinical Research Manager
- Data Director
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study life sciences, IT, or data management
- Gain experience in clinical research
- Progress to data management roles with further training
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