Lead Clinical Research Data Manager

About the role

The Section of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Chicago is renowned for its excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. This department houses nationally and internationally recognized faculty specializing in various types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees all data management tasks in support of high-complexity clinical research studies with no oversight.
• Manages document collection and review in collaboration with the principal investigator (PI) while maintaining confidentiality.
• Directs quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated internal review groups.
• Oversees study-related documentation for analysis, such as protocol worksheets, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports, identifying operational trends requiring corrective actions.
• May supervise 1-2 data managers.
• Affirms workload, assigns studies, and provides performance feedback.
• Leads recruitment for new positions.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5 years of research experience with 3 years in clinical research.
• Advanced data management skills, including oversight of database design, complex data integration across multiple sources, identification of discrepancies, and implementation of quality control measures to support clinical research.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, including managing large datasets using pivot tables and complex formulas, generating automated reports, and preparing regulatory-compliant documents.
• Familiarity with common electronic data capture systems such as RAVE, Inform, and RedCap.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Diplomacy and enthusiasm in handling competing demands.
• Data management skills.
• Collaboration with divisional research offices.
• Maintaining confidentiality with clinical data and client's proprietary data.
• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills.