[Remote] Senior Data Manager Clinical Research, Research Support Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a prominent teaching hospital seeking a Senior Data Manager for Clinical Research within its Research Support Services department. This role involves developing high-quality research data sets and reports, collaborating with clinical research leadership, and ensuring compliance with data policies while supporting operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research leadership to identify available data resources and determine the most efficient reporting mechanisms to support research and operational initiatives
• Partner with clinical leadership to understand data requirements and translate business and research needs into actionable data solutions
• Develop and maintain expertise in Epic Clarity and Caboodle data models and related clinical data systems
• Translate data requirements into SQL queries and present data in formats that support effective analysis and decision-making by leadership and stakeholders
• Create formal written documentation for dataset construction processes, including definitions and specifications for key data elements
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure data reliability, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards
• Manage and enforce applicable data access restrictions, access controls, and data warehouse security policies to ensure compliance with IRB and hospital requirements
• Develop and maintain data marts and related data structures to support research, reporting, and operational projects across the Health System
• Maintain data logs and audit documentation while collaborating with research leadership to improve administrative and scientific reporting processes and identify innovative uses of clinical data to advance organizational initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience planning and implementing solutions in healthcare, technology, financial systems, or clinical systems environments, including conducting research using administrative datasets and SQL programming
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in process development and system-level improvement, including participating in or leading workflow improvement initiatives, developing data use or governance processes and policies, supervising teams, or collaborating with scientific oversight committees to enhance data-related processes
• Ability to manage and complete IT projects successfully and implement solutions within a dynamic, highly integrated organization
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, creative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of healthcare, clinical, financial, or technology systems and related data environments
• Proficiency in SQL programming and working with administrative datasets for research and reporting purposes
• Ability to support process development, workflow improvement, and systems-level initiatives related to data use and governance
• Master's degree in applied biostatistics, applied math, computer science, computer/electrical engineering, systems improvement, or information science

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family well-being

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