Specialist Clinical Data Management

Hollister Incorporated•Libertyville, IL

33d•$76,000 - $107,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Clinical Data Management (CDM) is a leader in supporting clinical studies for Hollister Incorporated medical device products and services. The CDM leads all aspects of clinical data management from study planning to database lock including EDC design, data review/cleaning, query management, data reconciliation, and data transfer. The CDM regularly collaborates with Global Clinical Affairs (GCA) study team members (Clinical Project Management, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Clinical Scientist) and cross-functional departments to ensure high data quality. The position operates under minimal supervision and independently evaluates, selects, and applies data management practices to a variety of research projects. This position is based at the Libertyville, Illinois location. Hollister Incorporated is operating in a hybrid-working environment. Attendance in the Libertyville office is required a minimum of 3 days per week. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a multifunctional study team
Ability to work on multiple concurrent studies and independently balance priorities to meet timelines.
Number of Overall Years Necessary: 3-5
Minimum of 3 years EDC database programming and Data Monitoring experience is required.
Minimum of 2 years medical device and/or pharmaceutical clinical research experience or similar regulated industry is required.
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or related field
Equivalent combination of education, training and work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Experience with EDC Systems (e.g. Medrio, Clinpal, Medidata Rave, etc.) required
Understanding of clinical research regulations required
Experience in questionnaire development, database structure, and data management processes
Experience with Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) via SCDM or similar preferred
Knowledge relating to continence care, critical care and/or ostomy a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the development of data management sections of clinical protocol and corresponding Case Report Forms (CRFs).
Develop and maintain data management essential documentation for the Trial Master File including, but not limited to; Data Management Plan, study-specific monitoring guidelines, edit checks, and user access forms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Support each clinical study and project team by ensuring data management plans, questionnaire development, and data handling activities are aligned to support the study objectives.
Participate in study team meetings
Design and program clinical study databases in EDC System including but not limited to CRFs, edit checks, data dictionaries, queries/alerts, and managing user roles based on the clinical protocol
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate build specifications
Train clinical research personnel on the study-specific CRF, EDC/ePRO, and other project related items as needed.
Lead database clean, lock, export, and archiving activities.
Oversee data management vendor relationships including EDC partners and CROs supporting DM tasks
Continuously assess and enhance the EDC systems to improve efficiency and data quality
Monitor clinical data to resolve queries and data discrepancies throughout each study according to Clinical Protocol and/or Data Management Plan
Coordinates AE/DD reconciliation with PI
Identify and communicate data issues and/or query trends to study team and/or management.
Assist with developing metrics on study progress and routinely report out to study team and management.
Ensure data management activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and internal standard operating procedures.
Contribute to the maintenance of GCA's data management procedures and work instructions
Responsible for leading or collaborating on process improvement initiatives within department
Meet study timelines with a high degree of quality
Other duties as needed or required.

Benefits

competitive pay
paid time off programs
peer-to-peer recognition
health and life insurance
wellness programs and incentives
generous retirement savings
medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants "safe harbor" matching contributions.
paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status.
education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.