Data Analyst BWH Cardiovascular - Boston, United States - Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

Description

The Cardiac Imaging Core Lab (CICL) is an academic research organization located within the Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard-affiliated hospital.

The CICL provides echocardiography core laboratory services for primarily large-scale global clinical trials responsible for site training and interface as well as echo analysis of images received.

There are approximately 40 staff supporting 40+ clinical trials ongoing at any given time with a typical volume of echos received each month.

Reporting to CICL Faculty Directors, the CICL is recruiting a Data Analyst to be responsible for all of the CICL coding and data management needs.

Central to CICL's mission is producing high quality data from echocardiograms performed globally.

The Data Analyst is equally essential to the CICL and will be heavily relied upon to ensure the highest level of scientific rigor and data management practices are maintained at all times.

The Data Analyst will serve a highly visible central role to execute data analysis and management services across all of its studies.

The Data Analyst is also expected to make strategic improvements for how data is analyzed and managed. This position requires superior skills in data analysis, data management, and communication.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Study Start-up Responsibilities include:

Draft/finalize Data Management Plan (DMP)
Develop study-specific STATA code to format and manipulate imaging datasets according to the DMP and needs of each study.
Ensure cohesion between Echo Analysis Protocol (EAP), DMP, and echo analysis software outputs.
Liaise with Sponsor/CRO data teams on study-specific Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs)
Ensure data transfer process is verified and in compliance with CICL and Sponsor/CRO requirements.
Input study-specific transfers into master schedule.
Liaise with software development team and external vendors.

Study Execution Phase Responsibilities include:
Export, prepare, send, and document each scheduled data transfer per CICL SOPs and study-specific DTA requirements.
Work with technical and statistical teams to design and monitor the data cleaning process.
Run queries to verify data quality.
Attend regular calls with Sponsors and CROs and provide updates regarding status of study data.
Address data cleaning and reconciliation requests.


Center Wide Responsibilities include:

Assist with development/design of the CICL data management portal, a custom designed comprehensive workflow and database platform for tracking, query generation, and management of imaging data.

Test and validate the data management portal.
Oversee and execute routine reproducibility testing.
Manage lab-wide master data transfer schedule.

Ensure all parties know in advance of upcoming transfers and work with applicable staff to ensure data transfer deadlines are met.

Develop programs to check the integrity of the data, including range, error, and logic checks.
Retrieving data and generating reports from the database as requested by senior staff.
Produce metrics on workflow and throughput amongst studies, individuals, and functional groups.


Other:
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree in data analysis or a related field of study required.
• 2-3 years' experience in a data/project management capacity, ideally within a clinical research setting
• Understanding and working knowledge of principles of SOPs, GCP, FDA, IRB, clinical research methodology, regulations, and compliance required

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Working knowledge of STATA is a must, as it is the CICL statistical software of choice. Familiarity with SAS and REDCap is a bonus.

Planning, Organizing and Coordinating

Skilled in identifying and implementing opportunities to improve efficiency of data analysis/management operations and subsequently execute improvements
Time management skills with the capability to prioritize among multiple requests from multiple individuals with the ability to change direction in response to a fluctuating work environment
Ability to delegate, prioritize, and assist others with prioritizing study tasks

Team Management

Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment
Ability to work with diverse teams with different skillsets, work styles, and professional roles

Gets Results/Takes Initiative

High personal work standards and sense of urgency about results
Ability to anticipate the needs of the group in a fast-paced environment
Problem-solving ability, including the ability to analyze complex situations, identify resources, and imagine alternatives
Demonstrates initiative and identifies key priorities, even in ambiguous situations with limited direction
Ability to work effectively under pressure and within short time constraints
Consistently demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitude

Communication Skill

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to represent the program with the utmost professionalism and ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the group
Ability to clarify and distill complex issues to a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead discussions/meetings, and obtain cooperation and support from team
Cognizant and respectful of cultural differences in communication approach

Analytical Skill

Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
Rigorous academic and/or professional background including healthcare work
Extensive familiarity with clinical research

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position.

The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on need.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

As position of authority within the CICL, the Data Analyst will have a role in monitoring the efficiency of its data analysis and management functions and for advocating for necessary changes to CICL Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The CICL supports a hybrid work model. This position is M-F during core business hours. There is no patient interaction in this position.

EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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