UNIV - Program Coordinator II: Data Management Director - Department of Public Health Sciences

$45,530 - $64,885/Yr

Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charleston, SC

Educational Services

About the position

The Program Coordinator II will serve as the Data Management Director for assigned DCU studies at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). This role involves directing, implementing, overseeing, and managing all project-specific data management activities for assigned projects. The Program Coordinator will provide comprehensive guidance and direction to collaborators regarding data management issues, ensuring that all data management procedures align with FDA policies and guidance on centralized monitoring and electronic health systems. The position requires a focus on risk assessment and the implementation of changes to ensure high-quality data throughout the project lifecycle. In addition to overseeing data management activities, the Program Coordinator will conduct post-installation studies and evaluations to ensure that systems meet the requirements of end users. This includes reviewing software data and designing SQL code for data cleaning procedures. The role also involves coordinating the planning and development of database systems, maintaining good relations with sponsor officials, vendors, and users, and consulting with sponsors on software packages and hardware. The Program Coordinator will provide comprehensive guidance and direction to users regarding clinical database systems and data management processes, including user hardware and software training. The position requires ongoing validation of end-user database systems, which includes validating data entry screens and other system modules to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of data fields, data types, codelists, and validation rules. The Program Coordinator will also evaluate the system for accuracy, efficiency, and intuitiveness by surveying users and relaying feedback to the IS team for consideration and implementation. Additionally, the role involves coordinating and leading internal study meetings, prioritizing work in a constantly changing environment, and providing information regarding resource allocation and needs within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Data Management Director for assigned DCU studies.
• Direct, implement, oversee, and manage all project specific data management activities for assigned projects.
• Provide comprehensive guidance and direction to collaborators pertaining to data management issues.
• Assess data management procedures with a focus on risk in accordance with FDA policies and guidance on centralized monitoring and electronic health systems, and implement changes to ensure high quality data.
• Conduct post-installation studies and evaluations to ensure system meets the requirements of the end users.
• Review software data and design/write SQL code for data cleaning procedures.
• Coordinate the planning and development of database systems and maintain good relations with sponsor officials, vendors, and users.
• Consult with sponsors on software packages and hardware, providing information regarding capabilities and customizing software to meet sponsor needs.
• Perform and document ongoing end-user database system validation, including validating data entry screens and other system modules.
• Evaluate system for accuracy, efficiency, and intuitiveness by surveying users and relaying information to the IS team.
• Coordinate and lead internal study meetings, prioritizing work in a constantly changing environment.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and two years relevant program experience.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience with data management are preferred.
• A master's degree in public health or related field is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data management in a research setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.