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*Royal Marsden Statisticians / Database Programmers (all levels)* An exciting opportunity has arisen for statisticians and database programmers at all levels to join the Royal Marsden Clinical Trials Unit (RM CTU) to support the Royal Marsden’s large, varied and innovative portfolio of studies ranging from early to late phase trials, and from simple to complex interventions. The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) specialising in cancer in the UK. The RM CTU is wishing to expand its statistical and programming team following receiving full accreditation from the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) Registered Clinical Trials Units Network <https://www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/>. RM CTU supports the Research Themes of the only cancer specific BRC We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated team players to contribute to the statistical and methodological considerations in study design and analysis of cancer clinical trials. *Statisticians* · The statistician/ senior statistician (band 6/7) will provide support and advice relating to statistical and analytical aspects for all Royal Marsden clinical trials working actively as a trial team member with clinicians, trial managers and database programmers. · The lead statistician / trial methodologist (band 8A) in addition to the above will support in the managing of the team of statisticians, guide investigators in trial designs (developing and delivering innovations in trial methodology to speed up the process for testing new therapies and biomarker tests) and assist in protocol development of new clinical trials as well as having oversight of the current portfolio in assigned units. · For all statistical roles a post-graduate qualification in medical statistics is required. · Experience in STATA, and/or SPSS is essential and experience in clinical trial data management systems would be desirable. · For the senior/lead roles extensive experience in clinical trials is essential and familiarity with the regulatory environment surrounding clinical trials is desirable. *Database Programmers* · The database programmers (band 6/7) will be responsible for providing database specifications and development of the databases for all Royal Marsden clinical trials, working together with clinicians, trial managers and statisticians. · The lead programmer (band 8A) in addition to the above will manage the team of programmers and lead development of standardising processes. · For all programming roles a post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject is desirable. · Experience in clinical trial data management systems is essential. · For the senior/lead roles experience in clinical trials is essential and familiarity with the regulatory environment surrounding clinical trials is desirable. You should also have: · A flexible but organized approach to work with the ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. · The ability to work independently, as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary trial team and with colleagues across more than clinical unit. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · For the senior/lead roles experience in line management is desirable. The vacancies are full-time, funded initially for two years with the possibility of extension, primarily based in Sutton with regular travel to the Chelsea site. For further information please contact Clare Peckitt ( [log in to unmask] / 0208 915 6269) Statistician / Senior Statistician (Band 6/7) http://jobs.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/job/UK/London/Sutton_Greater_London/Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administration/Administration-v1407380?_ts=398914 Lead Statistician (Band 8A) http://jobs.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/job/UK/London/Sutton_Greater_London/Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administration/Administration-v1407449?_ts=719265 Database Programmer (Band 6/7) http://jobs.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/job/UK/London/Sutton_Greater_London/Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administration/Administration-v1406768?_ts=721520 Lead Database Programmer (Band 8A) http://jobs.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/job/UK/London/Sutton_Greater_London/Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administration/Administration-v1407526?_ts=724219 You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.