Clinical Data Manager

Davita Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Clinical Data Manager in the Los Angeles area to manage multiple clinical trials with a focus on risk-based quality management. The successful candidate will coordinate data review processes, ensure high data quality standards, and apply their expertise in clinical operations to contribute to trial success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in clinical operations or a healthcare-related field.
• Experience in project management or technical roles.
• Proficient in risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3-5 clinical trials with a focus on data quality.
• Conduct central monitoring as per the plan.
• Facilitate discussions on study findings and corrective actions.

Skills

Risk analysis

Data review

Project management

Clinical trial best practices

Data collection insights

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors Degree in Biology, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science

Job description

Title: Clinical Data Manager

Location: Sylmar, CA 91342

Duration: 6-month with potential to extend, highly likely



Position Summary:

The Clinical Data Manager is responsible for managing the development, documentation, and execution of risk-based quality management systems, as described in the risk assessment, data management plan, and site and central monitoring plans. As the customer face of Data Review and its primary liaison with the therapy group, the Clinical Data Manager's therapy-specific knowledge ensures alignment to customer definitions of criticality and informs review and analysis of study data.



Background & Context:

This position for a Clinical Data Manager will oversee 3-5 clinical trials from data management perspective, and together with assigned Coordinator, takes care of all related activities from CRF design, clinical data review and oversight, to trial closure related data activities.



Key Responsibilities:

• Identification of study specific risks to study conduct and human subject safety; analysis of risks; development and implementation of mitigation strategies.


• Review of study data to detect anticipated and unanticipated issues related to trial data completeness and quality.


• Facilitate multi-stakeholder discussions to review findings, evaluate impact and develop action plans for correction and continued monitoring.


• Conduct Central Monitoring activities, as described in Central Monitoring Plan.


• Direct all data cleaning activity related to assigned studies.

Qualification & Experience:

• Education Level: Bachelors Degree


• Major/Field of Study: Biology, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent.


• Experience: Minimum 3 years in clinical operations or healthcare related field.

Experience Details:

• Education and work experience in project management, life sciences and/or technical field.


• Knowledge of data collection best practices for clinical trials.


• Knowledge of global clinical operations.


• Experience in consultative role, with Subject Matter Expertise, and effectively influencing a team decision to the desired outcome.


• Proficient at the identification of risks in a process, evaluation of likelihood and impact, and the development of effective mitigation and monitoring strategies that are imperfect yet meet the business need.


• Proficient in the translation of clinical trial requirements to the technical specifications required for effective data collection.


• Skilled at making inferences and connections based on limited information, clearly describing the knowns, unknowns, and alternative explanations.


• Intermediate project management skills; developing a multifaceted plan with complex dependencies and holding peers accountable to adherence to the plan while maintaining positive and collaborative relationships.


• Intermediate therapy specific knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, therapy and device.


• Licenses and Certifications: None required; Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) or equivalent nice to have.

Language Proficiency: English