Data Manager
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Aug 3, 2018
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- Sector
- Business and Finance, Science, Computer Science and IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Job Purpose
Data Managers are responsible for the clinical research data set for one or more cancer clinical trial(s) protocols which are designed to improve the treatment and care of patients with cancer. Principal duties include obtaining, entering and cleaning data from participating sites. In addition Data Managers provide administrative support to the multi-disciplinary collaborative research group(s) engaged in conducting trials.Person Specification
• Educated to at least ‘A’ level, or other equivalent formal vocational qualification (e.g. HND or NVQ 4), or relevant work experience ideally gained in a medical or academic setting.• Experience of medical data coding, data entry and data validation techniques. Able to query and maintain computer databases (including Microsoft Access).
• Strong all-round office management experience and possess secretarial skills that must include up-to date computing and office automation skills (e.g. email, excellent word processing, good document layout etc).
• Must demonstrate a critical and intelligent attention to detail including high standards of accuracy.
• Good written/ verbal communication and an excellent telephone manner.
• A flexible and willing attitude to being part of a multidisciplinary team. Works well independently, with access to advice in deciding own short-term priorities and timetabling of tasks to meet agreed deadlines.
• Aptitude for learning and applying new skills, and once trained have the ability to work independently to gather information or simply finding missing or inaccurate data.
• A data manager should develop an understanding of the general underlying concepts of trial design, conduct and analysis.
• Data Managers are expected to develop an understanding of and have the ability to follow complex data management and administration procedures including the operation and maintenance of complex computer database and information systems.
• Ability to identify and break down potential problems using past experience and knowledge of good research practices. Work to develop and improve working procedures with coaching from colleagues and supervision from the Trial Coordinator e.g. to ensure consistent interpretation and coding of the data.
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