Associate Clinical Research Data Specialist-Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center (Hybrid Remote)

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Organization:

VICC- Clinical Trials 160

Job Summary:

Monitors the data functions and the conduct of research protocols with some guidance. Ensures the integrity and quality of clinical research is maintained.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience
• Customer service

Department Summary:

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) is a leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The centers world-renowned team of experts provides a integrated, personalized and patient-centered approach to cancer care, including treatment, research, support, education and outreach. From a wide variety of wellness programs to a leading REACH for Survivorship Clinic, patients find support from diagnosis through survivorship. VICC is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of just two centers in Tennessee and 51 in the country to earn this highest distinction, and ranks in the top 10 nationwide for cancer research grant support.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inputs, reviews and submits eligibility and supporting documentation into the data capture systems for a portfolio of studies.
• Identifies adverse events from electronic medical records, and provides support to correctly and completely record them.
• Coordinates data entry, data lock, monitoring and audit deadlines for multiple studies.
• Queries research team to clarify, reconcile and complete data issues. Identifies and resolves discrepancies per protocol.
• Prepares for and participates in internal and external clinical trial audits.
• Assist with registration and dispensation of clinical trial product using IVRS, IXRS, or IWRS.
• Maintaining appropriate and complete documentation of case report forms or electronic case report forms.
• Identifies and reports deviations for each trial.
• Reports metrics from given study load, including timeliness of entry and outstanding data.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Database Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge and understanding of a database and how data is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.
• Quality Assurance (Novice): Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective.
• Regulatory Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
• Problem Solving (Novice): Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues.
• Data Analysis (Novice): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.
• Data Entry (Novice): The ability to transcribe information from the original source into an electronic system according to written and verbal instructions efficiently and accurately.
• Project Management (Novice): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides co