Data Manager - Lead

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

This job is a great position for those continuing their career in clinical research and/or data management. The occupant will interact with patients, learn many relevant medical concepts pertaining to bleeding and clotting, and have opportunities to work in both clinical and laboratory projects, according to their interests and availability.

The successful applicant will work under the direct supervision of the Medical Directors and the general supervision of the Program Manager for the Massachusetts General Bleeding Disorders Center. They will support the management and operations of clinical and translational research projects. Duties include maintenance and retrieval of study data, implementation of study protocols, management with study regulatory matters.

The individual will also serve as a vital member of the Bleeding Disorders Center team responsible for coordination, integrity, and management of patient databases for the program. The successful applicant will serve as a liaison with national and regional study coordinating centers and with other participating treatment sites.

• Managing the HTC's clinical research development processes from study start up to close out, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, third party grants/agreements submissions, and other regulatory matters.
• Maintaining the center's American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network (ATHN) database of our patient population in Clinical Manager, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) repository for patient data collection required by the CDC.
• Provide back-up support for enrolling patients, conducting protocol related study visits, and data entry for studies conducted at the HTC
• Monitoring and reviewing data collection, entry, and other related activities to ensure protocol compliance and consistency
• Responsible for orienting and training new research staff on HTC research projects
• Maintaining regulatory documentation and site study files
• Manage study budgets, assisting with development of research budgets and reconciling payments for industry sponsored clinical trials.
• Coordinating activities at hospital to ensure correct testing/processing and send out instructions specific to the study
• Responsible for identifying new research projects, beneficial reports, and improving and streamlining research workflow
• Periodic testing of data validity, performing QA as well as identifying and resolving any errors or discrepancies.
• Responsible for completing annual reports as mandated by our HTC Region, ATHN/CDC, and Health and Human Services Administration (HRSA)
• Providing editorial support in designing and writing study protocols, designing study forms, and data reports.
• Conducting and coordinating qualitative/quantitative data analysis for projects as directed by medical directors and collaborating institutions.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and up to date records of patient study notes, including documentation of the informed consent process
• Conducting protocol related in-person/virtual visits with study participants. Completing, collecting, and tracking of all study forms.
• Assisting medical providers with organizing clinic visits, as needed, and identifying eligible patients for studies and the consent process.
• Attend monthly study site management meetings with sponsors
• Communicating project policies and procedures to personnel and third-party groups.
• Assisting with data gathering for other hemostasis and thrombosis related projects, such as surveys and patient reported outcomes.
• Pulling data and providing clean datasets to end users
• Participating in formal and informal presentations of protocols and results to staff. May also collaborate in preparing articles for journal publications and making presentations at conferences and meetings.
• Attending/conducting meetings, teleconferences, and webinars relevant to current or upcoming research and clinical projects
• Supports registration and updating of patient information on American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network (ATHN) systems. Submitting surveillance data on demographics, bleeding, and clotting events of the MGH Hemophilia Treatment Center's (HTC's) patient population to ATHN and the CDC.
• Oversees the analyzing of HTC's quality improvement transition project data
• Oversees the blood sample collection process for all patients enrolled in CDC/ATHN related research studies.
• Generating reports to end users
• Opportunities to participate in lab/bench work as needed

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Analysis required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Experience in data analysis 5-7 years required

• Experience or familiarity with IRB processes
• Analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information to solve problems.
• Excellent English language skills for writing, editing, and proofreading
• Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to confidentiality issues; diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficiency with multiple software applications, including Microsoft Office suite, database programs, and medical records programs such as EPIC.
• Healthcare experience, particularly in an academic setting is a plus
• Familiarity with EPIC and Data Management/Statistical software is a plus

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Monday - Friday 9am to 5:30pm

• Onsite/Hybrid, 40 hours per week -will need to be on campus during Hemophilia/Bleeding Disorders clinics

• Location: Mass General Hospital - 55 Fruit Street, Boston MA

• Please note that this position does not support sponsorship for employment visa status or work authorization programs, including OPT and STEM OPT. Therefore, candidates requiring employment authorization visa through these programs are not eligible for consideration

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

32 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual

Grade

7

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