Data Manager
Job description
Clinical research within the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology focuses on personalized medicine for the treatment of renal and cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes. Principal investigators within the department are involved in numerous clinical trials and large cohort studies aimed to develop new methods of tailoring medications using biomarker-based approaches and improve clinical trial designs by integrating novel methodological techniques. To support ongoing research and clinical trials the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology has a position available for a 3-year data manager. The data manager is expected to:
- develop eCRFs and databases for newly initiated clinical trials;
- support colleagues, including PhD students, in eCRF in database development;
- assist in basic bio-statistical analyses of completed clinical trials in cardio-metabolic conditions as needed;
- identifies the need for and assists in the writing and review of Standard Operating Procedures for quality assurance;
- stays current on relevant research and statistical methodologies and database development via statistical or database training, self-study, internal training, and courses.
We offer a unique, multidisciplinary working and learning environment with possibilities to develop expertise in a diversity of research areas and involvement in ongoing large international clinical drug trials. You will be working in an energetic and enthusiastic team of more than 30 researchers from diverse backgrounds. The group has an extensive network, both nationally and internationally.
Working environment
You will have an appointment at the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology of the University Medical Center Groningen.
What do we need
We are looking for an enthusiastic data manager who is a team player but can also work independently. The applicant holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent, and ideally has experience in database management of clinical trials. The candidate is familiar with up-to-date database management systems. We expect the candidate to demonstrate professional competence and be conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. The ideal candidate has experience with quantitative research, data analysis, ICT developments, and is proficient in English writing. Candidates who have (almost) obtained a degree in data-analytics or related fields are invited to respond.
