Requisition ID:  116454

Research Data Manager

The Neurology Department is seeking a Research Data Manager to perform data management for complex, multi-center, or longitudinal clinical trials for BIOS Clinical Trials Coordinating Center (CTCC). This role acts as the primary contact for multi-center study staff regarding data issues. As a Research Data Manager, you will support the innovative work of BIOS CTCC as a member of the BIOS Data Core team. BIOS CTCC manages multi-center, federally funded clinical trials worth over $30 million, as well as multiple site-specific pharmaceutical-sponsored trials. The successful candidate will be expected to operate independently, with guidance provided by BIOS leadership. This position will be responsible for participating in the planning and execution of all data management activities for assigned projects, ensuring focus on data integrity, validity, and reliability in accordance with standard processes, sponsor guidelines, industry best practices and regulatory standards. This position reports to the BIOS Faculty and leadership.


This position can be remote and requires a high degree of independent action and adherence to strict timelines. Building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships is critical. The successful candidate must possess excellent negotiation, facilitation, consensus-building, and diplomacy skills and exhibit a strong helpline orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to stay current with constantly changing clinical research technology and embrace the adoption of innovations to modernize, disseminate, renovate, and remodel. This individual will serve as a knowledgeable liaison between the BIOS leadership and the research communities.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Program reports for tracking study performance such as study enrollment projections, site-based screening and enrollment, query resolution, and deviation reports.
  • Provide user management and support for trial database and web-based servers.
  • Independently build electronic case report forms in RedCap.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining electronic data capture platforms for multi-site, complex, longitudinal clinical trials leveraging advanced electronic data capture systems.
  • Serve as a resource for technical feasibility of database changes and functionality
  • Generate and distribute data queries and study progress reports to trial management teams
  • Assist with site team training on database functionality and use.
  • Maintain compliance with enrollment reporting requirements for NIH-sponsored studies
  • Assist with preparing data use agreements and fulfilling data sharing requests.
  • Other data management activities as assigned with a willingness to learn new skills and processes. 


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Three years related experience.
  • Proficient in at least one of the following programming languages: R, SAS, Python, with a working knowledge of SQL.
  • Experience in data management for clinical trials.
  • Experience presenting to investigative teams, end-users (faculty and staff), and subject-matter experts.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Health Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
  • Experience with electronic data capture systems in clinical trials.
  • Experience with SQL Server administration; WordPress, HTML, CSS.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Data Manager 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: SOM Neuro BIOS 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 


Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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Vaccine Requirements
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