Clinical Data Manager - Duke Cancer Institute

School of Medicine:

 

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

 

Be You.

 

The Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) Thoracic Clinical Research Program (THRC) is seeking an experienced Clinical Data Manager to play a critical leadership role in the planning, coordination, and execution of complex oncology clinical trials, including studies involving Investigational Products (IP). In this role, you will partner closely with Principal Investigators, study teams, sponsors, and institutional partners to ensure the integrity, quality, and compliance of clinical research data supporting cutting-edge cancer research.

 

You will be deeply involved in all phases of clinical trials—from study start-up through closeout—while serving as a key resource for data quality, regulatory compliance, participant safety, and research ethics. Much of your day will focus on managing clinical trial data using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, identifying and resolving data discrepancies, ensuring documentation accuracy, and protecting data security and provenance.

 

This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on data management with leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across multidisciplinary oncology research teams. Your work will directly support research that advances treatment options and outcomes for patients within the Duke Cancer Institute.

 

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of an Associate’s degree
• A minimum of two years of relevant clinical or research experience
• Completion of the DOCR North Carolina state-approved Clinical Research Apprenticeship Program may substitute for one year of required experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience working in clinical research, preferably in oncology or complex clinical trials
• Experience working with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
• Familiarity with clinical trial regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and research compliance

 

Other Requirements

• Ability to maintain required Duke University and project-specific training and certifications
• Knowledge of and adherence to institutional policies, SOPs, regulations, and protocol requirements governing clinical research
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment

 

This position is onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated Duke University assignment location.

 

 

Be Bold.

 

Clinical Trial Operations, Study, and Site Management

• Provide leadership and coordination for multiple complex oncology clinical trials and research studies, including those involving Investigational Products (IP), within the Thoracic Clinical Research Program.
• Partner closely with Principal Investigators (PI) and study teams to plan, initiate, implement, and successfully conduct clinical research studies from start-up through closeout.
• Lead and support participant recruitment, screening, consent, enrollment, scheduling, and study visits