Clinical Data Associate

Shoulder Innovations; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Shoulder Innovations is a medical device startup seeking a Clinical Data Associate to manage data across the study lifecycle, from start-up through database lock, with emphasis on data review, query handling, and data reconciliation in the EDC system. The role includes maintaining Power BI dashboards to monitor data cleaning, site performance, and study metrics.

You will need a Bachelor’s degree in a health/science field, hands-on EDC experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health, science, or related field.
• Clinical data management experience at CRO/pharma/biotech/medical device.
• Hands-on EDC system experience (Castor, Rave, Inform or equivalent).
• Proficient in Power BI for reporting and dashboards.
• Strong Excel skills and data-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform data management tasks: data review, query generation, and resolution.
• Support study phases: Start-up, Execution, Database Lock, Close-out.
• Reconcile data across multiple streams (EDC, imaging, vendors).
• Maintain TMF documentation and QA of subject/site CRFs.
• Create and deliver Power BI reports tracking cleaning progress.
• Participate in data-related audits and study meetings.

Skills

Data management

EDC systems

Power BI

Query management

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in health/science

Tools

Castor EDC

Rave

Inform

Job description

Shoulder Innovations is a medical device startup that is revolutionizing shoulder replacements. Led by a seasoned team with over a century of orthopedic expertise, we’ve developed a disruptive shoulder replacement system and secured substantial funding to drive rapid growth. (NYSE: SI).

We’re seeking entrepreneurial talent to join us on this exciting journey. Our culture is built on:

• People First: Authentically human.

• One Team: Empowered and aligned.
• Innovation: Bold, creative, and daring.
• Growth Mindset: Always curious.

Ready to make an impact in orthopedics? Let’s grow together!

We are seeking a Clinical Data Associate who is responsible for clinical data management activities across study lifecycle; from start-up through database lock and closeout. This role includes day-to-day data review, query management, and data reconciliation within the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system, and maintains Power BI dashboards to monitor data cleaning progress, site performance, and study metrics.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Data Management

• Perform comprehensive data management tasks including data review, query generation, and query resolution

• Support all study phases: Start-up, Execution, Database Lock, and Close-out
• Perform ongoing data reconciliation across all data streams (e.g., EDC, imaging, third-party vendors)

• Review discrepancy/edit check output and validation listings per the Data
• Management Plan (DMP)
• Resolve answered queries and re-query where appropriate
• Receive and reconcile imaging data
• Manage eCRF freeze/lock activities
• File documentation in the Trial Master File (TMF)
• Support study closeout and archiving activities, including QC of subject/site CRFs

EDC & Systems

• Serve as a proficient day-to-day user of the EDC system (e.g., Castor EDC, Rave, or equivalent), including form/field configuration awareness, user access, and data export

• Generate reports directly from the EDC system to track data cleaning progress and outstanding queries

• Perform DM quality review and other internal QC checks per applicable EDC systems
• Support EDC-related testing (edit checks, validation rules, user acceptance testing) during study build and amendments

Reporting & Monitoring (Power BI)

• Maintains Power BI dashboards and reports to track data cleaning status, query aging, site-level data quality metrics, and monitoring visit findings. Development experience is a plus.

• Translate data management metrics (e.g., missing data, outstanding queries, protocol deviations) into clear visual reports for internal stakeholders

• Maintain and troubleshoot existing Power Query/Power BI data pipelines feeding from EDC exports and other source systems

• Ensure dashboard data accuracy through regular reconciliation against EDC source data

Project & Study Support

• Attend study-related meetings and teleconferences
• Track project progress and issue periodic status/metric reports
• Assist in identifying achievement of milestones per study timelines
• Participate in finalization and transfer of the clinical database and related documents to the sponsor

• Participate in internal meetings and internal/external audits as required
• Maintain awareness of contract scope and study-specific Clinical Data Management Plans

We believe to be successful as a Clinical Data Associate, you will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in a health, science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience in clinical research

• Clinical data associate/management experience at a CRO, pharma, medical device, or biotech company

• Hands-on experience with EDC systems required (Castor EDC, Rave, Inform, or equivalent)

• Demonstrated proficiency managing reports/dashboards in Power BI (Power Query/M language experience a plus)

• Knowledge of current industry standards (e.g., GCP, ICH, CDISC/CDASH)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); strong Excel skills required
• Experience working in cross-functional, multi-site clinical trial teams

If you are looking to further your career in a pioneering and evolving industry, apply today for our Clinical Data Associate position. We value and appreciate our employees and will support you with great company culture, opportunities for professional growth, competitive wages, and benefits. To learn more about us, visit us online at https://shoulderinnovations.com.