Associate Clinical Data Manager

Emmes; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmes Group is seeking an Associate Clinical Data Manager for a full-time temporary 6-month assignment (40 hours per week). This role supports data management activities across the study lifecycle, ensuring complete and accurate data in the electronic database while collaborating with internal project teams.

Based in a US remote setting, the candidate will assist with CRF design, data collection, validation, query resolution, and data reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, clinical, science, technical, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in clinical data management, EDC, or related clinical research roles.
• Experience assisting with CRF design and implementation.
• Familiarity with protocols, validation processes, and query resolution.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Experience reviewing EMR/EDC/external data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assists cross functional teams with data management activities across the study lifecycle.
• Collaborates on data collection in EDC and EMR sources and ensures data quality.
• Supports design and implementation of CRFs and study documentation.
• Assists with resolving data management issues and data validation.
• Prepares data reports and supports training and user access.

Skills

Data management

EDC systems

EMR data

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EDC software

EMR integration

Job description

Associate Clinical Data Manager

Note for Applicants: This position will begin as a full-time temporary assignment scheduled for 40 hours per week. The assignment is currently anticipated to continue roughly 6 months, though timelines may change based on business needs and project demands.

Depending on business needs, funding, and individual performance, there may be future consideration for extension or conversion to a regular full-time employee position. Conversion or extension is not guaranteed.

Location: US Remote

Be Part of One Team, One Purpose. At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. Through our two business units—Emmes, a full-service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions—we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies. We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.

The Associate Clinical Data Manager is responsible for assisting with data management activities for research studies. The Associate Clinical Data Manager works as an integral part of a cross functional team through the lifecycle of the research study from design through final analysis and study closeout. The Associate Clinical Data Manager is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the study data in the electronic database and collaborates primarily with internal project teams on all aspects of data collection.

Responsibilities

• Assists cross functional teams with the documentation, testing, and implementation of clinical data collection studies in an EDC system.
• Contributes to design and/or development of study specific electronic or paper CRFs.
• Assists project teams in determining data collection requirements.
• Assists with documenting and resolving data management issues.
• Assists with review and evaluation of data validation processes and edit checks.
• Utilizes study data management documents and standards.
• Reviews data from EMR integration, EDC systems, or external sources.
• Participates in project and department meetings.
• Supports query resolution and data quality audits.
• Assists with EDC training, documentation, and user access.
• Assists with preparation of data reports.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, clinical, science, technical, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience

Required: 1-3 years of experience in clinical data management, EDC, or related clinical research roles.

• Experience assisting with CRF design and implementation.
• Familiarity with protocols, validation processes, and query resolution.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Experience reviewing EMR/EDC/external data.
• Basic EDC user training experience.
• Knowledge of reporting, audits, and regulatory/SOP compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prioritization, organization, and time management
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and flexibility
• Microsoft Office proficiency

If you’re looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real-world impact, join us and be part of something bigger. One Team, One Purpose.