Responsible for the execution of data management activities supporting the Baptist Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Program, including data abstraction, auditing, reporting, and database maintenance. The Data Manager II serves as a key liaison between research staff, analysts, investigators, clinical staff, and leadership to ensure high-quality, compliant, and timely data collection and reporting across multiple clinical and research projects. Responsible for other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Leads and performs daily data entry and management across multiple research databases, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to study protocols and timelines.
Implements data quality control procedures, including data validation, data cleaning, and data auditing in accordance with FDA, GCP, ICH, HIPAA, and IRB guidelines
Collaborates with research and clinical teams to interpret and verify data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and support study analyses.
Designs, updates, and tests research databases to support program needs.
Prepares and maintains detailed documentation, including data entry SOPs, patient master lists, data flow processes, and audit trails.
Assists in preparing datasets, reports, and data summaries for internal meetings, publications, and regulatory submissions.
Trains and mentors new data staff on research data systems, standard operating procedures, and study-specific workflows.
Serves as a subject matter expert on data management practices within the Thoracic Oncology Research Group, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of data requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Effectively manages time, prioritizes responsibilities, and multitasks while working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrates initiative and strong problem-solving ability.
Specifications
Experience
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
1–2 years of experience with data management, research coordination, or clinical medical record or data systems, or cancer registry systems, or CT imaging, oncology nursing, or clinical quality/regulatory, or clinical documentation, or compliance, or health information management in a healthcare or research setting.
3+ years, preferably in oncology, thoracic disease, or clinical research.
Education
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (e.g., associate degree plus additional relevant experience).
Bachelor’s degree in health science, public health, nursing, radiologic technology, health information management, healthcare quality, or related field.
Training
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training or coursework in clinical research, or clinical medical record or data systems, or database management, or nursing, or accredited radiologic technology program, or cancer registry databases, or clinical documentation specialist, or health information management, or medical coding, or healthcare quality
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Clinical Data Management (CDM) certification, Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), ARRT(R)(CT), Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or equivalent;
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, and clinical medical record and/or data systems; understanding of medical terminology, disease process, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and oncology clinical and research data.
Experience with REDCap, Epic, or other EHR/clinical data systems; tumor registry systems, quality and regulatory compliance; SQL or data query skills a plus.
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
N/A
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
Light
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)