Clinical Data Manager
Job Description:
Acts as the lead data manager for one or more projects or to provide support to the lead data manager. May lead all data management activities for individual, limited volume/complexity studies with support from senior team members. Acts as an interdepartmental and client liaison for all DM study activities.
• Applies relevant components of the project protocol to daily tasks and directs others on how to apply to their daily tasks.
• Acts as a liaison to the PM and/or client as required and communicates with management regarding all data management (DM) activities within their studies.
• Develops and maintains data management project documentation files; performs independent reviews of data management deliverables following documented CDM guidelines.
• Develops and delivers study specific training for DM project staff.
• Produces project-specific status reports for management, PM and/or clients on a regular basis. Monitors study metrics.
• May participate in business development activities by assisting with bid preparation and/or representing data management at bid defense meetings, where required.
• Assists with project forecasting of hours and identification of resource requirements and identifies potential out of scope activities to Project Managers and management and assists with the Contract Modification process.
• May mentor junior level staff on all associated tasks within a study.
• Assists with the administrative and financial management of allocated projects. Performs all assigned data management activities independently and efficiently, with attention to quality.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in a highly organized fashion while adhering to regulatory guidelines, SOPs and client expectations
•Ability to use interactive computer programs
•Good written/ verbal communication skills with a strong command of English language and grammar; good organizational, analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail
•Ability to work productively with minimal supervision
•Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with clinical data and client's proprietary data
•Strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills
•Proven flexibility and adaptability
•Ability to work in a team environment and independently as needed
•Ability to train and direct study team
• Ability to set and meet timelines or be able to recognize and schedule changes in response to project demands.