Job Description - Head Data Manager

Description

The Head of Data Management supervises and coordinates all aspects and manpower concerned with clinical data. He or she has the responsibility to manage, supervise and coordinate the data managers and can assist in the standardization of data management procedures.

Qualifications

A Head Data Manager requires bachelor’s degree in area of specialty and requires extensive experience in the field or in a related area. A candidate for this function should have experience in using relational databases and people management experience. Professional use of the English language; both written and oral

Competencies

• Ability to both provide and receive constructive feedback
• Leadership skills including recognising the strengths and weaknesses in others as well as oneself
• Coordination and planning of budgets, people and time management
• Careful planning to achieve accurate and timely results
• Conscientious and precise delivery of work even when under pressure
• Analytical expertise in understanding complex issues and their consequences

Tasks

• Develop database, programming, update entry screens, design of research forms in line with regulatory and GCP requirements
• Develop computer generated programs to check data for accuracy and consistency, develop and run ad-hoc queries
• Supervise, coach, train Data Managers
• Ensure timely entry and documentation of clinical data
• Develop standards for the data management process
• Define database validation procedures
• Research and propose initiatives for improving efficiency
• Review and validate clinical data
• Track project progress and prioritize with respect to predetermined timelines 
  
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