Primary Data Management (DM) contact (Lead DM role) for assigned clinical project(s)/program(s), ensuring back-up, continuity, responsiveness, and timely task completion
Oversee project data entry process including development of data entry guidelines, training, data entry quality and resourcing
May perform quality control of data entry
Provide input, assess and manage timelines; ensure clinical data management deadlines are met with quality
Develop CRF specifications from the clinical study protocol and coordinate stakeholder review/feedback
May assist in building clinical databases
Conduct database build UAT and maintain quality controlled database build documentation; oversee overall quality of the clinical database
Specify requirements for edit checks and manual data review; oversee development of edit check and manual data review specifications
Create, revise, version and maintain data management documentation; ensure completeness for the Trial Master File
Train clinical research personnel on study-specific CRF, EDC, and other project items
Review and query clinical trial data according to the Data Management Plan
Perform line listing data review per sponsor/Lead DM guidance
Run patient and study level status and metric reporting
Perform medical coding of medical terms to ensure medical logic and consistency
Coordinate SAE/AE reconciliation
Liaise with third-party vendors (external data and EDC vendors) in a project-manager capacity for timelines and data-related deliverables
May assist with SAS programming and quality control of SAS programs used in Data Management
Identify and troubleshoot operational problems and barriers using metrics, audit reports, and team input
May assist reviewing protocols, Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP) and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
Participate in development and maintenance of SOPs and process documentation related to data management
May attend strategy meetings, bid defense prep, bid defenses, capability presentations, and client engagement meetings
May review RFPs, proposals, and provide project estimates
Provide leadership for cross-functional and organization-wide initiatives; train and ensure data management project team members are sufficiently trained
Communicate with study sponsors, vendors and project teams regarding data, database or other relevant project issues
May present software demonstrations/trainings and department/company training sessions
May require some travel
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelors and/or a combination of related experience
Must have at least 8+ years’ experience
Must have worked as a Lead Data Manager for a Clinical Research Organisation or Pharmaceutical company
Must have hands on set up experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Able to handle a variety of clinical research tasks
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Professional use of the English language; both written and oral
Experience in utilizing various clinical database management systems
Broad knowledge of drug, device and/or biologic development and effective data management practices
Strong presentational skills, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to undertake occasional travel
Preferred: Experience in a clinical, scientific or healthcare discipline
Preferred: Dictionary medical coding (MedDRA and WHODrug)
Preferred: Understanding of CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, etc.)
Preferred: Oncology and/or Orphan Drug therapeutic experience