Clinical Data Manager

Proclinical is working with an International is a multi-national contract research organization (CRO) that is seeking a Clinical Data Manager to be based in Reading on a permanent basis.

This Clinical Data Manager job is accountable for the quality of work performed. Responsible for effectively participating in the start-up and completion of multiple Data Management projects according to Sponsor and contract requirements and in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures. May be a study lead for Data Project Manager (DPM) and liaise as appropriate with Sponsor and project team on key issues and progress updates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Effective supervision of all data management aspects of assigned project(s) from setup to lock.
• Attend regular meetings with the Sponsor and project team, for discussions relating to data management issues and provides status updates for the project with guidance from DPM.
• Report on quality and performance metrics, including timelines, to DPM and, if required, Management.
• Participate in in-house and external training courses, where required.
• Work in strict adherence to SOPs as well as current ICH-GCP guidelines and other applicable standards required by Regulatory Authorities.
• Participate in the preparation/review of Data Management process control documents, including but not limited to Data Management Plan, Data Quality Checks Specification, User Acceptance Testing and Data Transfer Agreements/Specifications, reconciliation plans, data review & quality plans.
• May review database validation documentation and approve deployment in conjunction with Data Systems and DPM.
• Coordinate and manage training for investigators, coordinators, data entry and CRAs on using the selected applications for data entry and cleaning, as applicable to study parameters.
• Review, freeze and/or lock data in accordance with DM control documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency and validity, generate queries as necessary to sites, as well as project team.
• Perform ongoing quality control and data review.
• Participate in the production/coordination of reports and listings for team reviews and DSMBs (Data Safety Monitoring Boards).
• Coordinate with Medical Data Reviewer and/or Medical Monitor for the coding of medical terminology, as required.
• Participate in development and finalization of any third party transfer specifications for electronic database load both to and from the company.
• Maintain Data Management study documentation on ePOI in an 'audit-ready' status, including periodic QC of documentation versioning, approvals and appropriateness.
• Perform reconciliation, including but not limited to SAS/AE, Electronic Data Files (EDF) and third party data such as central labs and IVR, against the clinical database and track issues to resolution.
• Provide DPM with status updates and any issues/risks to deliverables to ensure the project team and Sponsors' are kept informed of all issues and quality performance achieved.
• May present at investigator meetings and PM/CRA training sessions.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements to management team, as identified.

Skills and Requirements:

• Preferably a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Life Science, Nursing, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience in clinical data management.
• Experience within the CRO industry.
• Proven knowledge of clinical data management process and clinical database systems, including Electronic Data Capture applications.
• Good communication skills: written and verbal.
• Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Full knowledge of clinical data flow and research design.
• Demonstrated ability to be compliant with ICH-GCP/regional regulatory guidelines and POI SOPs.
• Comprehension of study documentation standards including Trial Master File organization and archival processes.
• Awareness of data standards, preferably CDISC STDM.

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.
In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please call Sam Walker on +44 203 8569 336 or upload your CV on our website - www.Proclinical.com.
A full job description is available on request.
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