Clinical Data Strategist

IQVIA

Durham, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Data, Clinical Data Collection, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Information Systems, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Customer Support/Service, Data Cleaning, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Sets, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Detail Oriented, Drug Discovery, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Healthcare, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Treatment, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Durham, North Carolina
POSTED
11 days ago

JOB OVERVIEW
Performs and oversees the set-up of individual systems (EDC, IRT etc), ensuring data standards are followed leading to successful data integration with the Data Factory (DF)/Clinical Data Repository (CDR). Ensure the data collected and integrated into the Data Factory (DF)/Clinical Data Repository (CDR), can be successfully utilized in all downstream systems by First Patient In (FPI).

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work directly with project teams to guide/convey optimal data flow design patterns across the enterprise consisting of multiple systems with the end goal to ensure data integrations enable real time Alerts and Analytics
• Lead vendor data set-up for Data Management vendors and other functions as required, enabling the data flow for downstream activities (data cleaning, etc).
• Complete and manage the 'Systems Integration Plan' to detail the data flow and highlight potential risks/challenges while collaborating with various groups (i.e. IPA, Study Team, CDAT) to provide data standardization and alignment of site visits across systems”.
• Champion people, process and technology improvements and standards to enhance quality, increase productivity (internal and external with Investigator sites) and reduce data latency within Quintiles clinical trial systems inclusive of IVxS, EDC, CTMS, QRPM, Data Factory, Triggers and Alerts, Visualizations such as Clinical Analytics and Federated reports, CDOS and SLDRs.
• Guide and present study teams with best case options given limitations (e.g. contract, cost, timelines, etc.) with the ability to articulate pros and cons of each approach.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to challenges and influence future decision-making in order to reduce workarounds.
• Review data transfers specifications to ensure they meet the standards required to develop quality data integrations.
• Proactively provide education and training to ensure adherence of the relevant startup SOPs and best practices during the RFI and post-award phases.
• Collaborate with the global IT organization as needed to resolve support issues related to data integration or data quality.
• Ability holistically understands the process and structure of 5-10 individual systems and determine how the design of one system may impact the ability of another system to function optimally.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experience working in Drug Discovery, clinical trial conduct, clinical data management or related industries.
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, strong attention to detail
Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
Strong influencing, problem resolution, motivation, and negotiation skills
Solution-oriented approach to challenges
Sound leadership and customer service skills
Competent presentation skills meeting the needs of all levels
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, management, operations staff, clients, and executive management
Ability to lead effective meetings
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple dependencies across multiple systems to reach a final deliverable
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teams involved in study start up


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Bachelor in Science/Computer Science/Information Technology or Bachelor in Technology with 8 to 10 years experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
7+ years of CRO experience with knowledge of clinical systems, the data points stored within them and data flow paths.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $86,500.00 - $216,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

About the Company

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IQVIA

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources. We are inspired by the potential and propelled by the possibilities. We share the vision to drive healthcare forward. To see how we can help accelerate progress and achievements. Others are developing these medical breakthroughs. We do our part by using breakthroughs in insights, technology and human intelligence to reimagine and deliver ways to help make them a reality. It’s bigger than better clinical trials. Or advances in technologies and analytics. Or faster insights. It’s about exploring a new path to better health outcomes via Human Data Science. It’s about harnessing the power of the IQVIA CORE™ to channel the insights, commercial and scientific depth, and executional expertise that drive maximum value for our customers. Motivated by the industry we help, we’re committed to providing solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities, and, ultimately, drive human health outcomes forward.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://www.iqvia.com/