Clinical App & Technical Svcs Mgr (EDC experience) (US- Remote)

Clinical Application & Analytical Services Manager

This position will be responsible for Electronic Data Capture (EDC) operational study deliverables, including safety integration setup, script execution, and analysis/reporting. The successful candidate will have a background in EDC systems and be a strong leader with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, to engage cross-departmentally, and to partner with the EDC vendor to ensure delivery of services. The candidate should be technologist with a desire to learn and adapt to a changing technology ecosystem.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the EDC technical liaison with study teams to gather/review business requirements
• Develop electronic SAE integration specifications between the EDC system and safety database

• Execute standard database scripts for study milestones
• Facilitate rapid issue resolution and keep stakeholders informed
• Assist in preparing for and responding to audit findings (internal or external)
• Partner with the EDC vendor for the development of customized scripts, reports, or datasets
• Partner with the EDC provider to deliver solutions to support critical business processes
• Build effective relationships and partnerships within Global Development Operations (GDO), IS, Global Statistical Programming, Global Safety, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Functional Service Provider (FSP) and EDC vendors.
• Lead or contribute to system related or process improvement initiatives at the departmental, cross-departmental, or wider Programming, Analytics & Solutions organization.
• Ensure documentation is consistent with established processes and SOPs.
• Delegate tasks to assigned staff, FSP, or contractors that support larger deliverables and projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA, BS, RN degree in the life sciences, computer science, business administration or related discipline
• 5 years of experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of biopharmaceutical clinical product development (clinical research or clinical operations experience obtained at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company)
• Strong understanding of the concepts of clinical research and drug development
• Hands-on experience working in Medidata Rave EDC or another EDC
• Knowledge of EDC platform configuration settings
• Experience leading technical projects
• Experience with EDC safety module configuration/setup to electronically transfer SAEs
• Working knowledge of E2B guidelines and implementation
• Experience with other clinical trial technologies (RTSM/IVR, CTMS, eTMF, ePRO, eCOA, Argus) along with integration design practices.
• Must be able to work in a global team-based matrix environment (multi time zones)

Skills:

• Strong project management skills with commitment to timeline management.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Negotiation skills to influence decision-making
• Detail oriented and thorough
• Working knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SQL, SAS)

Supplemental Experience:

• Knowledge of other EDC areas including study design, programming, coding, role/user management, report development, and data exports
• Experience authoring work instructions and guidance documents
• Experience with validation documentation and best practices
• Working knowledge of or direct data management experience
• Experience with internal and external inspections
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, and applicable international regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of decentralized clinical trials and emerging automation technology in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry

• Knowledge of data sharing mechanisms (e.g., API, webservices)
• Experience with visual and analytical reporting to support trial performance and data activities

US Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree and3 years of clinical experience

OR

Bachelors degree and5 years of clinical experience

OR

Associates degree and10 years of clinical experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of clinical experience

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