Duke University Job Description:
SENIOR SCIENTIFIC DATA MANAGEMENT (1166)


Job Title: SENIOR SCIENTIFIC DATA MANAGEMENT 

Job Code: 1166 

FLSA:

Job Level: 86 

Revised Date: 02/01/2024  

Job Family: JF 05 

Occupational Summary

The Senior Scientific Data Management is responsible for managing the data outputs from scientific programs and overseeing the curation and upload of data to repositories. The Data Manager serves as a resource for investigators within the and will manage a team of Data Manager I and II positions.

Work Performed

Senior Scientific Data Management is tasked with managing basic science data outputs dedicated to pre clinical studies across several different models including but not limited to manufacturing and vaccines and therapeutics, or Phase 1, 2, 3, 4 clinical trials and challenge studies. Specific duties are defined below:

Develop protocols and implement workflows for uploading data from internal and external collaborators into new and existing database portals, communicating with data teams to define and refine what information is deposited, and data validation.

Manage a team of Data Manager Is and IIs and facilitate his , her development. Delegate tasks specific to the successful completion of program objectives and monitor the workload and performance of the data managers.

During the pre award proposal process, partner with investigators to draft Data Management and Sharing Plans following NIH Guidelines.

Upon project award, work with investigators to review the data management requirements.

Provide training in the area of data management for investigators and laboratory staff.

Collaborate with leadership in the review, negotiation, and execution of data use and data transfer agreements. Ensure that all data sharing is performed following established agreements, university policies, and federal sponsor requirements.

Serve as the primary communication channel with external collaborators, sponsors, and subcontractors as it relates to data management.

Perform data transformation and data visualization using various platforms and communicate findings with multiple scientific teams.

Participate in multiple discussions with internal and external stakeholders to review and prioritize data deliverables, understanding scientific questions under discussion.

Create and approve report templates, inform data reports, and draft final reports for data analysis and data disposition for large, complex scientific programs.

Collaborate and communicate effectively, build trust and relationships within and across teams, collect requirements, and ensure solutions, responses meet users needs.

Coordinate with leadership to write and maintain protocols.

Develop, test, and maintain workflows for the automated transfer of information between internal and external systems.

Work with regulatory teams and laboratories to facilitate queries into the inventory databases while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to all appropriate regulatory requirements.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Completion of a Bachelor degree in basic science, public health, clinical research, or other related scientific field.

 

Experience:

Six years of data management or research experience. A Master degree may substitute for 2 years of required experience.

 

Skills:

Experience in Biotech, Biopharma, Clinical Trials is strongly preferred. Additional training in data management or related training is desired. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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