MANAGER-DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS

Responsible for the collection and analysis of data on a departmental-wide basis, where multiple or large research projects are being conducted by their principles. Plans, schedules, tracks and reports on all current projects. Establishes work goals and reviews goals with employees. Oversees the data collection and analysis at the project level. Develops and maintains database(s) and project documentation. Coordinates the efficient and timely reports to upper management. Ensures proper operation of assigned equipment, systems and applications. Manages customer support functions for designated customer base. Tracks customer problems and system failure rates. Assists in the education and training of subordinate employees. Participate in training users on new software programs. Responsible for human resource management of the assigned staff. Duties include: interviewing and hiring pre-screened applicants; monitoring performance and providing feedback; and making disciplinary and termination recommendations to department personnel officer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees analysts and aides in conducting data analyses on grant funded projects that include large cohort and electronic medical record data
• Handles data activities and management for the PI's projects. This includes the creation and maintenance of processes related to adequate data procurement, data standardization, file management, data documentation, and data security
• Ensures adherence to study protocols and data management plans and assists in preparing reports for required IRB, NIH and other agency reporting and documentation
• Responsible for data integrity and reporting and ensures accurate reporting of study results
• Aides in the design of grant funded studies and funding applications and assists in write grants and publications related to data management and processes
• Helps mentor trainees and post-docs on the study team as needed
• Must be proficient in R and/or SAS software
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $55,180-$89,670

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in academic, clinical and/or a research training setting
• Experience and skills in data management and analysis, including proficiency in a statistical programming software platform (SAS/R) and experience handling large epidemiological data sets
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with general principles and procedures of clinical and population health research and experience with scientific writing are considered a plus

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