Senior Data Manager (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and Lond at Genomics England

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, DAMA DMBOK, Metadata Management, Enterprise Data Modelling, AWS, Clinical Data Management, Genomic Data Management, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Company Description Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future. Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations. We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody. Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems. We're on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime - from birth to old age. Job Description Help shape how data is managed across one of the UK's most unique healthcare and genomics organisations. At Genomics England, data is at the heart of everything we do. It supports research, informs clinical decision making and plays a vital role in advancing genomic medicine and transforming healthcare. We're looking for a Senior Data Manager to lead how data is managed across our clinical and research landscape. You'll work across Technology, Science and Research, helping teams solve complex data challenges while improving the quality, consistency and reliability of our data. This is a senior role that combines strategic leadership with hands on delivery. You'll influence how Data Management is approached across the organisation, establishing standards, strengthening governance and embedding consistent Data Management practices that make a real difference to the people using our data every day. A key part of the role will be helping shape our Genomic Research Dataset (GRD) capability. You'll work with colleagues to design the processes, tooling and ways of working needed to curate and manage complex datasets received from research partners, creating an approach that will scale as the organisation continues to grow. About the role As a Senior Data Manager, you'll use your experience and expertise to confidently lead Data Management across our clinical and research domains, working closely with engineers, analysts, researchers and stakeholders from across the organisation. You'll bring consistency to the way data is managed, improve the quality of our data assets and help solve the challenges that come with managing complex clinical and research datasets at scale. Alongside this, you'll influence organisational strategy while remaining actively involved in delivery, helping teams make better use of data with confidence. What you'll be doing Lead Data Management across clinical and research domains, ensuring data is accurate, trusted and fit for purpose. Develop and embed Data Management standards, governance and best practices across the organisation. Lead data quality initiatives that deliver measurable improvements for the teams using our data. Work alongside engineering, product and research teams to solve complex data challenges and improve the way data is managed. Help shape our Genomic Research Dataset capability, including the processes, tooling and governance needed to curate complex research datasets at scale. Work with research partners and internal teams to improve the quality, consistency and usability of incoming datasets. Support the development of metadata, reference data and data catalogues that improve discoverability and consistency. Shape our Data Management strategy while remaining actively involved in delivery. Ensure Data Management activities align with governance, regulatory and ethical requirements. Drive continuous improvement in Data Management practices across the organisation. What we're looking for Essential: Significant experience in Data Management, Data Governance or similar senior leadership roles. Strong understanding of Data Management principles and frameworks such as DAMA DMBOK. Experience establishing or improving Data Governance and Data Quality practices. Experience working with complex, highly regulated or sensitive datasets. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. Able to balance strategic thinking with hands on delivery. Nice to have: Experience working within healthcare, genomics, life sciences or research. Knowledge of clinical datasets, healthcare information standards or medical terminology. Solid experience working with modern data platforms across both on-premises and cloud environments, ideally AWS. Exposure to enterprise data modelling or metadata management. Why Genomics England? Few organisations work with data at this scale, complexity and importance, while enabling groundbreaking scientific discovery. You'll join a multidisciplinary organisation where engineering, science and technology come together to solve some of healthcare's most complex data challenges. Your work will help ensure data is managed in a way that researchers, clinicians and partners can trust, understand and use with confidence. If you're an experienced Senior Data Manager looking for a role where you can shape and influence how data management is done, solve complex challenges and contribute to the future of genomic medicine, we'd love to hear from you! Additional Information Salary From: £64,700 Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd July @ 23:00 (UK time) Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including: Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, plus additional leave for long service, and also the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required). Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits. Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), an Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and a Give As You Earn scheme. Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required). Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme. Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs. Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background. Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor. Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity. We aim to remove barriers in our recruitment processes and to be flexible with our interview processes. Should you require any adjustments that may help you to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us. Culture We have four key behaviours that represent what we would like Genomics England to feel like and the culture we want to encourage, in order for us to achieve our mission. These behaviours help us all work well together, deliver on our outcomes, celebrate our successes and share feedback with each other. You can read about these and other aspects of our culture here Culture | Genomics England Blended working model Genomics England operates a blended working model as we know our people appreciate the flexibility that hybrid working can bring. We expect most people to come into the office a minimum of 2 times each month. However, this will vary according to role and will be agreed with your team leader. There is no expectation that people will return to the office full time unless they want to, however, some of our roles require full time on site attendance e.g., lab teams, reception team. Our teams and squads have, and will continue to reflect on what works best for them to work together successfully and have the freedom to design working patterns to suit, beyond the minimum. Our office locations are: Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds. Onboarding background checks As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We therefore require applicants to disclose any previous offences at point of application, as some unspent convictions may mean we are unable to proceed with your application due to the nature of our work in healthcare. Department: Data Office: London

Responsibilities

Lead data management across clinical and research domains to ensure data is accurate, trusted, and fit for purpose. Establish organizational standards, governance, and best practices while shaping the Genomic Research Dataset capability.