Scientific Data Specialist

• Work with scientific staff to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in data processes
• Work with Data Team colleagues to develop efficient and sustainable solutions to business problems and suggest improvements to existing solutions
• Provide clearly documented requirements to Data and CRUK Technology colleagues to enable the effective translation of scientific problems to data solutions
• Apply best practices in data capture, transformation, analysis and visualisation
• Support the monitoring and audit of shadow IT, assisting in migration to supported platforms
• Utilise and maintain appropriate operational procedures, documentation and training material, working with Data Team colleagues to develop new material where appropriate
• Provide first line support, including troubleshooting and training, on data systems and processes, to TI staff
• Support and provide cover for team members as needed and other Ad hoc duties as required

Do you have experience in SQL?, * Previous experience working as a drug discovery scientist, ideally in a commercial environment

• Experience working with the Dotmatics Software Suite and Cenevo (formerly Titian) Mosaic in a Systems Administrative or equivalent capacity (Studies, Register and BioRegister)
• Technical experience in data management including relational database design
• High level of familiarity with both SQL and Python
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to act as the bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A collaborative mentality with the ability and confidence to work independently where required
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Commitment to high quality, accurate and consistent delivery

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human : Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

Day to day, you'll look for opportunities to improve how we manage and use data, identifying where processes can be more efficient and effective. You'll translate complex scientific needs into clear technical requirements, supporting the development of solutions that are robust, user-friendly and future focused. You'll also support the migration of data to modern, supported platforms, and provide first line assistance to TI (Therapeutic Innovation) staff who rely on these systems every day. Every role at CRH is united by a single mission: beating cancer sooner. We carry out work that matters - impacting patients, families, and the future of science. About Cancer Research Horizons As the world's biggest medical research charity, we've helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster. We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of Cancer Research Horizons (CRH). We have brought together Cancer Research UK's established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of cancer biology expertise and access to CRUK's world-class academic network, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) Bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) Tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success. Based at sites in Cambridge, the CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow, and Newcastle University, you'll be joining over 200 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to bringing forward the day we cure cancer.