Clinical Data Specialist

PURPOSE

Performs and oversees data management activities in order to provide high quality data that meets client/project needs. Ensures that data is processed and tracked in alignment with regulatory and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as main point of contact for Data Management for 5 to 10 studies, or serve in a leadership role to a specific DM Task.
• Manage delivery of projects through full eCOA data management study life-cycle.
• Manage eCOA DM project timelines and quality; determine resource needs; identify out-of-scope work.
• Perform comprehensive data management tasks including data review, writing and resolving data clarifications.
• Provide support in database design activities for technologies not requiring extensive programming.
• Perform comprehensive quality control procedures.
• Independently bring project solutions to the eCOA team.
• Solve issues through using the global issue escalation/communication plan.
• Consult with eCOA ops Group for process issues; communicate ideas for process improvement.
• Assist in developing and implementing new technology.
• Understand and comply with core operating procedures and working instructions.
• Meet objectives as assigned.
• Develop and maintain good communications and working relationships with eCOA team.
• Interact with other study team members to negotiate timelines and responsibilities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good understanding of clinical drug development process and Data Management activities.
• Background in, medical terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Physiology.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and data management skills (detailed oriented).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
• Ability to work within a team and with a good level of autonomy.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, or educational equivalence, in clinical, biological, or mathematical sciences or related field or nursing qualification with 2-4 year clinical trials experience in function similar to DM; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech
• Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers
• Regular sitting for extended periods of time

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