Clinical Data & Systems Lead

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Today
£80,000 – £120,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 – £120,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
25 Sep 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Your new company
You'll be joining a global pharmaceutical company with a strong UK presence who are expanding their clinical development capabilities. To do this they are heavily investing in new technology and data platforms.You'll work within a growing R&D and technology function supporting global clinical operations through the delivery of modern, scalable, and compliant systems and data solutions.

Your new role
This is a permanent position leading complex clinical technology transformation and data migration initiatives across the clinical trial ecosystem. This is a highly visible role working closely with Clinical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and technology stakeholders globally to ensure business-critical systems and data are successfully transitioned and optimised.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading end-to-end clinical technology migration and modernisation programmes across Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), eTMF, study startup, and related clinical applications
  • Driving data migration activities including mapping, transformation, validation, reconciliation, archiving, and cutover planning
  • Supporting acquisitions, integrations, system consolidations, and collaborative study initiatives whilst ensuring business continuity and data integrity
  • Partnering with business stakeholders, CROs, vendors, and technical teams to deliver compliant and scalable technology solutions
  • Contributing to clinical technology strategy, integrations, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Managing multiple projects, vendors, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery



What you'll need to succeed A successful candidate will combine strong clinical technology expertise with proven programme delivery and stakeholder management capabilities.You should have:

  • A BSc / MSc / MBA / MEng (or equivalent experience) in a scientific, technology or business discipline
  • Significant experience supporting clinical trial technology platforms within pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, healthtech, or clinical research environments
  • Proven track record leading clinical technology migrations, integrations, or large-scale data transfer programmes
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial systems, data governance, validation, regulatory compliance, and GxP requirements
  • Experience working with platforms such as Veeva Vault, CTMS, eTMF, Siebel CTMS, or related clinical development systems
  • Ability to engage and influence business, quality, regulatory, operational, and technical stakeholders across global organisations
  • Strong project leadership, vendor management, and problem-solving capabilities


Experience with the following would be an advantage:

  • Supporting acquisitions, divestitures, or system consolidation programmes
  • Clinical technology roadmap, architecture, or digital transformations
  • Validation activities, regulatory inspections, or audits



What you'll get in return
A truly exceptional package, significant autonomy to make a major impact on the company's ongoing operations and clinical trial efforts, a highly collaborative and innovative atmosphere, and hybrid working flexibility.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Keywords: Clinical, Technology, Systems, CTMS, eTMF, Veeva, Siebel, Migration, Data, Transfer, Integration, Validation, Compliance, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Trials, Governance, Quality, GxP, Operations, Vendor, CRO, Transformation, Analytics, Inspection, Audit, Development, Programme, Strategy, Lifecycle

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