Senior Research Business Intelligence Officer

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton
6 days ago
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We are seeking a new Senior Research Business Intelligence Officer, who will be based in the award‑winning Oak Cancer Centre in Sutton, Surrey, with an expectation of at least 60% onsite working and up to 40% home working.


The Senior Research Business Intelligence Officer is a member of The Royal Marsden’s Clinical Research Directorate, sitting within the Joint Clinical Research & Development Core Services. The purpose of the role is to support Business Intelligence functions in Clinical Research Core Services, monitor all newly implemented local and national clinical research performance and metrics, ensure high‑quality data recorded in the governance administrative systems, and provide various reporting activities.


The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and proficient in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders across The Royal Marsden and the ICR.


Alongside business intelligence activities, the role will interface with the governance and operations function, managing and assessing patient recruitment metrics, overseeing study progress from beginning to end to maintain and keep abreast of governance changes.


The ideal candidate will have significant experience and expertise in both clinical research governance processes (both as a research site and research sponsor) and business intelligence activities including database management, process development and data analysis and reporting. They will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and be able to communicate proficiently with a wide range of stakeholders.


The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.


At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.


At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work‑life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on‑going achievements.


For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Min Zhao
Job title: Clinical Research Business Intelligence Manager
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