Data Manager - Total Cancer Care

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Data Manager for the Total Cancer Care (TCC) Program within the Biospecimen Services Shared Resource. You will oversee clinical and biospecimen data management, support research administration, and ensure data integrity across studies.

The role combines data coordination, electronic data capture management, and qualitative research support, with a focus on improving workflows and guiding data practices while supervising staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in MIS, Health Sciences, Computer Science or relevant field.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and biospecimen data management across studies.
• Support research administration and maintain data integrity.
• Combine data coordination with electronic data capture management and qualitative research support.
• Analyze and improve operational workflows in data practices.
• Provide strategic guidance to data management and supervise staff.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Data coordination

Electronic data capture

Qualitative research support

Data management

Cross-team collaboration

Supervise staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in MIS, Health Sciences, CS or relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Data Manager - Total Cancer Care Department: CCC | Biospecimen Services

This position is primarily remote, with an expectation to attend quarterly meetings in Columbus, Ohio, as well as occasional in-person meetings based on business needs.

Scope/Summary

The Total Cancer Care (TCC) Program is part of the OSUCCC Biospecimen Services Shared Resource (BSSR), which supports basic and clinical researchers conducting translational research by providing dedicated staff for the procurement, processing, storage, and shipment of research specimens and annotated clinical data critical to cancer research. TCC is also part of the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN), a national collaborative consortium of cancer centers established for the purpose of building a large-scale repository of biospecimens and associated clinical and genomic data to support, enhance, and accelerate research activities across the country. The TCC Data Manager plays a vital role in supporting the Total Cancer Care (TCC) program by ensuring high-quality data, compliant research processes, and effective cross-team collaboration, directly contributing to impactful cancer research. This role oversees clinical and biospecimen data management, supports research administration, and maintains data integrity across studies. It combines data coordination, electronic data capture management, and qualitative research support to ensure efficient and compliant study execution. In addition, the Data Manager analyzes and improves operational workflows, provides strategic guidance to enhance data management practices, and supervises staff. The position fosters collaboration and upholds high standards of service for both internal and external stakeholders to support successful research outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Health Sciences, Computer Science or relevant field. 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Quality SUB-FUNCTION: Data Management CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Specialized CAREER LEVEL: S3

Additional Information

Location: Polaris Pkwy, 2001 (0836)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift:

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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