Work Flexibility: Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Data Manager to join our Stryker Joint Replacement Division, to be based hybrid two days per week in Mahwah, NJ.

Who we want

• Data translators. Highly effective communicators who can transform data findings into recommendations to compose reports and executive level presentations. 

• Data managers. People who enjoy compiling, organizing and consolidating large volumes of data and reports.

• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate. 

• Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

What you will do

As the Senior Clinical Data Manager, you will be the clinical data management expert within the Joint Replacement organization managing large projects with complex scope. You will contribute to process improvements and initiatives within the department, leading the establishment and management of databases for clinical trials. This involves ensuring that all data-related operational aspects of studies comply with regulatory guidelines, policies, and procedures, with a primary focus on maintaining the highest possible level of research study data integrity.

• Responsible for reviewing data for assigned clinical projects. Identify data trends on a project level. 

• Develop and/or maintain data management plans, Case Report Forms, Database Specifications/Edit Check Specifications, 

• Develop complex status reports, specifications for analysis of clinical trial data for interim and final reports, training materials, and other study plans/guidelines. Determine corrective or follow-up action plans as necessary. 

• Begin to identify appropriate standard query/Data Clarification Form (DCF) text. Integrate or close queries/DCFs for all categories on a project or program. Perform quality control of queries/DCFs for rest of team. 

• Build, test, and validate the programming of electronic data capture (EDC) systems, including design and oversee UAT for studies. Ensure databases are in accordance with internal and external established clinical trial and regulatory standards, and local procedures.

• Train internal and external collaborators in study specific clinical data management processes, the CRF, EDC system, and completion guidelines. 

• Management, tracking and resolution of issues noted by system users, including those requiring submission to system vendors and report development. Troubleshoot data flow and data processing issues.

• Assist in the development, reporting, and continuous improvement of metrics for data management.

• Receives high/moderate level of guidance from more senior colleagues or management. 

• Develops relationships outside of the clinical data team to influence project outputs.

• Experience developing and maintaining Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs)

• Guides others to solve complex issues within existing data management procedures, technical data management expert, trains/mentors junior staff. 

• Exercises judgment with decisions are guided by existing policies and procedures with guidance from manager. Applies broad perspective and recommends solutions and best practices.

• Participate in continuous (breakthrough) improvement activity and process re-engineering projects in support of company Business Process Excellence initiatives.

• Highly effective communicators who can transform data findings into recommendations to compose reports and executive level presentations.

• Knowledge with imaging systems, electronic data capture (EDC), and database management systems.

• Ability with programming languages including the creation of data entry, query processes, data clarification form (DCF) generation, and data quality checks. 

• Knowledge of study development processes, current industry standards, such as, but not limited to: ICH GCP, ISO14155, Good Data Management Practices, IDE requirements, HIPAA, GDPR guidelines, and 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines.  

• Working knowledge of SAS programming, electronic data capture, and XML.

• Previous experience with complex, global trials is preferred.

• Exercise independent judgment with strong attention to detail.

• Analyze, understand and communicate complicated issues to Managers and Employees to ensure understanding. 

• Develop solutions based on best practices and customer feedback. 

• Solicit input from managers and exercise independent judgment in providing recommendations to the business. 

• Effectively facilitate discussions with and deliver communications to large groups of people.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities.

What you need

• Bachelor's Degree required; preferably in a technical and/or scientific discipline

• Masters Degree in health/science-related field highly preferred

• Industry experience in medical technology or pharmaceutical required

• 6+ years of experience in clinical data management, preferably device or pharmaceutical clinical trial

• Proficiency in EDC systems, (e.g., Medidata Rave, Oracle)

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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