Clinical Research Data Manager I

University of Chicago•Hyde Park, IL

About The Position

The Clinical Research Data Manager I performs routine collection, entry, analysis, and reporting of clinical research data for low-complexity studies. The role helps ensure accuracy, compliance with standard procedures, and data integrity through quality review and documentation. The position supports clinical research studies conducted by principal investigators in the clinical research program, ensuring adherence to protocols and the quality of information received. The role works on directly assigned trials, including industry-sponsored trials with consistent monitoring and oversight, and supports senior staff on high-enrolling studies. Work is performed under direct supervision. The position is in the Section of Hematology/Oncology, which conducts research-based patient care and clinical discovery across malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies. The role is an individual contributor with a scheduled 40-hour workweek. It is salaried and exempt, with a stated pay range of $50,000 to $65,000. Benefits eligible employees may access the University of Chicago’s health, retirement, and paid-time-off programs.

Requirements

A college or university degree in a related field.
Knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.
Adaptability to changing work situations and assignments.
Attention to detail.
Clear, tactful, and courteous verbal and written communication with patrons, sponsors, staff, faculty, students, and others.
Organizational skills.
Ability to read and understand complex documents.
Time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimal medical- or science-related education or position experience.

Responsibilities

Perform data management tasks for assigned low-complexity clinical research studies under direct supervision.
Collect, enter, analyze, and report clinical research data while maintaining accuracy and compliance with standard procedures.
Help maintain data integrity and conduct quality reviews.
Support senior staff on high-enrolling studies.
In collaboration with the principal investigator, collect and review documents such as medical records while maintaining confidentiality.
Participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or designated internal review groups.
Prepare study-related documentation for analysis, including protocol worksheets, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports.
Perform other related work as needed.