Clinical Data & Systems Lead

• 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 (Inform, Rave, etc)
• 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

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.