Clinical Data Manager

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Research seeks a Clinical Data Manager to develop data management plans, build and maintain clinical databases, and ensure accurate data collection for multi-site studies. This role collaborates with clinical researchers and operations teams to support protocol development, data quality, and timely study delivery.

The Utah DCC emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth, offering a pathway across multiple data management levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience with data management in clinical research.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to implement data collection per study protocol.
• Issue and resolve queries with high accuracy.
• Write, review, and test data validation checks using SQL or similar coding language.
• Create and maintain study documentation including Data Management Plans and DTAs.
• Prioritize data management activities based on a risk assessment plan.

Skills

SQL coding

Data management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/05/2026

Requisition Number PRN46395B

Job Title Clinical Data Managers

Working Title Clinical Data Manager

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday. May require working outside of regular scheduled hours, including weekends. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be available if supported by operational needs.

Work Location & Residency

This position offers a flexible, mostly remote work schedule for candidates who reside in the state of Utah. While most duties can be performed remotely, the employee must be available to attend essential meetings and events on campus as needed.

Remote Work

A remote telework schedule may be considered. In-state residents only.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel.

Work Environment And Level Of Frequency Typically Required

Often: Office environment

Seldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level), atmospheric conditions (conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) and close quarters

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walking

Often: Sitting, bending, twisting

Seldom: Repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 02228 - Data Coordinating Center

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 34,771 to 84,197

Close Date 01/04/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Clinical Data Managers

Develop data management plans that deliver accurate, timely, and consistent clinical data. Build, review, and maintain clinical databases, data collection tools, and applications. Create, review, and maintain study documentation, such as Case Report Forms (CRFs), Data Management Plans ( DMP ) and Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs). Contribute to protocol development and review. Compile, analyze, clean, and validate clinical trial data. Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues with clinical data. Develop data management reports and monitor study status to ensure timelines are met. Represent the data management function to key internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with clinical research and operations team to ensure accurate and complete data collection.

This position is in the Utah Data Coordinating Center. Join the Utah DCC where we harness the power of collaboration, to advance science, move society, and benefit humanity. We offer opportunities to work with high functioning, cutting-edge teams that study, understand, and improve multi-site research. Bring your strong background in regulatory affairs to the Utah DCC . Autonomy, creativity, and critical thinking skills are strongly encouraged.

The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Clinical Data Managers and provides growth and professional development opportunities.

Job Responsibilities Or Essential Functions

• Work with cross-functional teams to implement a strategy to collect primary outcome and other critical data per study protocol
• Issue and resolve queries with high degree of accuracy
• Write, review, and test data validation checks using SQL or similar coding language
• Create and maintain study documentation including Data Management Plans, user acceptance testing, and training manuals
• Prioritize data management activities based on a risk assessment plan
  
  

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

To learn more about the Utah DCC visit http://uofuhealth.org/UtahDCC

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Clinical Data Manager

Develop data management plans that deliver accurate, timely, and consistent clinical data. Build, review, and maintain clinical databases, data collection tools, and applications. Create, review, and maintain study documentation, such as Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs). Contribute to protocol development and review. Compile, analyze, clean, and validate clinical trial data. Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues with clinical data. Develop data management reports and monitor study status to ensure timelines are met. Represent the data management function to key internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with clinical research and operations team to ensure accurate and complete data collection.

Clinical Data Manager, I

Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

Clinical Data Manager, II

Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.

Clinical Data Manager, III

Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Clinical Data Manager, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Clinical Data Manager, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Clinical Data Manager, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience with Veeva electronic data capture system or similar
• Experience with SQL coding or similar
  
  

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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