Stryker Corporation

Work Flexibility: Remote

We are seeking a Senior Staff Clinical Data Manager to join our Stryker Endoscopy Division, to be based remotely anywhere within the United States.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. Our Endoscopy Division delivers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies to support minimal invasive surgery through brilliant visualization, connected OR solutions, sports medicine products to sustainability solutions.

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.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues. 

What you will do

As Senior Staff Clinical Data Manager, you will be the clinical data management expert within Endoscopy managing small to large/complex scope projects with minimal guidance from leadership. The role will lead 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.
• As an integral part of the project team, develops relationships outside of the clinical data team to influence project outputs. 
• Guides others to solve complex issues within existing data management procedures, technical data management expert, trains/mentors junior staff.
• Exercises judgment with decisions which are guided by existing policies and procedures with guidance from manager. Applies broad perspective and recommends solutions and best practices.
• Contributes to process improvements and initiatives within the department.

What you need

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a technical and/or scientific discipline
• Master's Degree in health/science-related field preferred
• 6+ year of experience in clinical data management, preferably medical device or pharmaceutical clinical trials required 
• Knowledge with imaging systems, electronic data capture (EDC), and database management systems required
• Ability with programming languages including the creation of data entry, query processes, data clarification form (DCF) generation, and data quality checks required
• 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
• Understanding of CDISC requirements, required
• Highly effective communicator who can transform data findings into recommendations to compose reports and executive level presentations
• Solicit input from managers and exercise independent judgment in providing recommendations to the business
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities

$98,000 - $210,100 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

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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