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Summary Description


	Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Clinical Biostatistics Director

2.	Clinical Data Abstractor

3.	Clinical Data Analyst

4.	Clinical Data Associate

5.	Clinical Data Coordinator

6.	Clinical Data Management Associate Director

7.	Clinical Data Management Manager (CDM Manager)

8.	Clinical Data Manager

9.	Clinical Documentation Consultant

10.	Clinical Informaticist

11.	Clinical Statistical Programmer

12.	Clinical Statistics Manager

13.	Clinical Trials Data Coordinator

14.	Data Coordinator

15.	Data Management Manager

16.	Database Analyst

17.	Information Systems Analyst

18.	Registrar

Job Tasks

	Develop project-specific data management plans that address areas such as data coding, reporting, or transfer, database locks, and work flow processes. Develop procedures for data management.

	Generate data queries based on validation checks or errors and omissions identified during data entry to resolve identified problems. Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.

	Design and validate clinical databases including designing or testing logic checks. Evaluate data quality. Create databases to store electronic data.

	Design forms for receiving, processing, or tracking data. Develop procedures for data entry or processing.

	Process clinical data, including receipt, entry, verification, or filing of information. Evaluate data quality. Prepare data for analysis.

	Perform quality control audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, or proper usage of clinical systems and data. Evaluate data quality.

	Monitor work productivity or quality to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures. Monitor operational activities to ensure compliance with regulations or standard operating procedures.

	Supervise the work of data management project staff. Supervise information technology personnel.

	Confer with end users to define or implement clinical system requirements such as data release formats, delivery schedules, and testing protocols. Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.

	Write work instruction manuals, data capture guidelines, or standard operating procedures. Document operational procedures. Prepare instruction manuals.

	Develop technical specifications for data management programming and communicate needs to information technology staff. Develop procedures for data management. Communicate project information to others.

	Track the flow of work forms including in-house data flow or electronic forms transfer.

	Prepare data analysis listings and activity, performance, or progress reports. Prepare analytical reports.

	Train staff on technical procedures or software program usage. Train others in computer interface or software use.

	Analyze clinical data using appropriate statistical tools. Analyze health-related data.

	Evaluate processes and technologies, and suggest revisions to increase productivity and efficiency. Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies. Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.

	Provide support and information to functional areas such as marketing, clinical monitoring, and medical affairs. Communicate project information to others.

	Contribute to the compilation, organization, and production of protocols, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, or other controlled documentation. Manage documentation to ensure organization or accuracy.

	Prepare appropriate formatting to data sets as requested. Prepare data for analysis.

	Read technical literature and participate in continuing education or professional associations to maintain awareness of current database technology and best practices. Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.

	Develop or select specific software programs for various research scenarios. Design software applications.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

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