RCRC Clinical Data Manager I

Rutgers, International; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Clinical Data Manager I to support innovative clinical and translational research programs within the Rutgers Contract Research Collaboratory (RCRC) as part of the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science.

The role involves collaborating with investigators, sponsors, study managers, biostatisticians, sites, vendors, and regulatory personnel to drive data management objectives through the study lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Research, Health Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, Information Systems, Data Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical research, data management, database administration, or research operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research operations, GCP, and clinical data management principles.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, database testing, validation, and study implementation activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day Clinical Data Manager for assigned studies.
• Accountable for study-level data management execution, deliverables, timelines, data quality outcomes, and database readiness.
• Oversee data review, query management, data reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution to ensure data accuracy.
• Support database design, testing, implementation, validation, and maintenance throughout the study lifecycle.
• Ensure documentation and deliverables are complete, compliant, and inspection ready.
• Mentor and support junior data management staff and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Research or related field

Tools

EDC systems

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

Department Clinical & Translational R

Overview

The Rutgers Contract Research Collaboratory ( RCRC ), a newly established center within the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine & Science ( RITMS ), is building a premier Contract Research Organization ( CRO ) dedicated to advancing multi-site clinical trials, observational studies, and translational research. Serving industry, academic, and government sponsors, the RCRC integrates expertise in clinical research, biostatistics, data management, project management, and scientific leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality research solutions that accelerate discoveries and improve patient outcomes.
What sets the RCRC apart is our commitment to building an organization where exceptional professionals are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow while performing meaningful work. We seek individuals who think strategically, collaborate across disciplines, take ownership beyond their defined roles, and continuously improve the systems and teams around them. We value intellectual curiosity, accountability, humility, and excellence.
Our Mission: Transform clinical research through dedicated partnerships, efficient execution, and uncompromising quality, driven by deeply engaged teams.
Our Vision: To build a contract research organization where exceptional people come together to do their best work, partnering deeply with sponsors to deliver research that is streamlined, thoughtful, and trusted. We envision a model where individuals think beyond their roles, teams are fully engaged, and the organization takes shared ownership of outcomes, challenging convention and continuously improving how research is done. Through this approach, we aim to contribute to a more efficient and accessible research ecosystem, where strong collaboration, sound science, and purposeful execution lead to better outcomes for sponsors, providers, and ultimately, for patients.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Clinical Data Manager I to support innovative clinical and translational research programs within the Rutgers Contract Research Collaboratory ( RCRC ), part of the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science ( RITMS ).

The Clinical Data Manager I position offers the opportunity to collaborate with investigators, sponsors, clinical study managers, biostatisticians, sites, vendors, and regulatory personnel while contributing to database development, data quality oversight, study execution, regulatory compliance, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will serve as the primary Clinical Data Manager for assigned studies and be accountable for study-level data management execution, database readiness, data quality oversight, and delivery of data management objectives throughout the study lifecycle. The individual will be responsible for overseeing data quality, coordinating data management deliverables, managing stakeholders, and ensuring study data is accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for scientific analysis and decision-making.

Responsibilities include:

• Accountable for study-level clinical data management activities from study start-up through database lock and study closeout.
• Serves as the primary Clinical Data Manager and principal point of contact for assigned studies.
• Collaborates with investigators, sponsors, clinical study managers, biostatisticians, sites, vendors, and regulatory personnel throughout the research lifecycle.
• Contributes to database design, testing, validation, implementation, and maintenance activities to support study objectives.
• Develops and maintains study-specific data management plans, data review plans, reconciliation strategies, and database lock readiness activities.
• Oversees data review, query management, data reconciliation, and issue resolution activities to ensure high-quality study data.
• Monitors study data quality, identifies risks and trends, and implements corrective actions when necessary.
• Leads database lock preparation and coordinates activities necessary to achieve analysis-ready datasets.
• Ensures data management deliverables, documentation, and study records are complete, compliant, and inspection ready.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and advancement of data management best practices.
• Participates in mentoring, onboarding, coaching, and knowledge-sharing activities that support development of the Clinical Data Management function.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and growth within clinical data management.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the primary day-to-day Clinical Data Manager for assigned clinical and translational research studies.
• Accountable for study-level data management execution, deliverables, timelines, data quality outcomes, and database readiness.
• Oversees data review, query management, data reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution activities to ensure study data are accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for analysis.
• Supports database design, testing, implementation, validation, and maintenance activities throughout the study lifecycle.
• Ensures study data management documentation, records, and deliverables are complete, accurate, compliant, and inspection ready.
• Facilitates collaboration among investigators, sponsors, clinical study managers, sites, vendors, biostatisticians, and other stakeholders to resolve data-related issues and supports study objectives.
• Identifies data quality risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions to support successful study execution.
• Leads database lock preparation and coordinates cross‑functional activities necessary to achieve database lock and analysis‑ready datasets.
• Provides guidance, onboarding support, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to less experienced Clinical Data Management staff.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen study execution, data quality, and Clinical Data Management practices.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 25S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 82856.000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 104816.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 126775.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Research, Health Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, Information Systems, Data Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical research, data management, database administration, or research operations experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage clinical data management activities for research studies.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research operations, Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ), and clinical data management principles.
• Experience with electronic data capture ( EDC ) systems, database testing, validation, and study implementation activities.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee data quality review activities and manage complex data issues.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing data management activities for multicenter clinical trials or complex clinical research programs.
• Experience coordinating database lock activities and preparation of analysis‑ready datasets.
• Experience with clinical data standards (e.g., CDISC SDTM , ADaM), external data reconciliations, and inspection‑ready study documentation.
• Certified Clinical Data Manager ( CCDM ), Clinical Research Professional certification (e.g., CCRP , CCRC , ACRP -CP), or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience within an academic medical center, CRO , pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, speaking and hearing. No special vision requirements.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST2090

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City

State

State NJ

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Research, Health Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, Information Systems, Data Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least five (5) years of relevant clinical research, data management, database administration, or research operations experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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