| The flourishing industry of clinical data management | | | | she supervises all the aspects of data collection and |
| has opened many great opportunities for would-be | | | | entry, analysis and report generation. It is his/her |
| clinical data managers. There are strict policies and | | | | responsibility to oversee and maintain the productivity |
| standards that govern this growing industry, so does | | | | and accuracy of the research team. |
| the quest for the best clinical data managers. | | | | Responsible for developing data collection standards |
| For a newbie in this industry, they should not only | | | | of various research and/or department projects. He |
| possess good analytical and scientific knowledge. The | | | | she may also be tasked to develop new protocols, |
| never-ending advancement of technology is as | | | | update methods and generate ideas for software |
| important as any knowledge there is, and a good | | | | development. Experience in a laboratory setting and |
| candidate should be savvy in more ways than one. | | | | familiarity in research and its aspects are also vital |
| Skills and work experience are also vital in the | | | | factors that back-up the skill sets and knowledge. |
| selection of a would-be manager. However, a | | | | Exposure to research and development are also key |
| topnotch, certified clinical data manager should not | | | | competencies of a certified clinical data manger. |
| only possess certain skills and vast knowledge, he | | | | He/she should be effective in communicating in both |
| she must also meet the requirements for being one. | | | | verbal and written form, and can develop and |
| Professional eligibility, competency in the skill sets and | | | | implement procedures and timelines. They should also |
| knowledge, and adherence to the code of ethics for | | | | know how to explain technical information to both |
| professional clinical data management are the core | | | | research participants and stakeholders. Good |
| imprints of a certified clinical data manager. High level | | | | problem-solving skills, creative and analytical thinking |
| of expertise and responsibility, and continuous | | | | and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines |
| recognized contribution to the industry are also as | | | | are just some of the best characteristics of a |
| important as the rest of the qualifications that make | | | | certified clinical data manager. |
| one. | | | | Qualifying Factors that make a good certified |
| An interest in this career is brought about by the | | | | manager: |
| very competitive salary base and benefits. In the | | | | A Masters degree is a minimum requirement, while a |
| United States, the base salary range for a certified | | | | PhD is often required. Area of specialization such as |
| clinical data manager is from $80,000 to $100,000. | | | | microbiology, molecular biology, genetics and |
| Top it up with benefits and perks such as bonuses, | | | | chemistry are just some of the required educational |
| social security, disability and healthcare, car and | | | | backgrounds from a qualifying candidate. |
| housing loans, pension, time-off and 401k. | | | | They should have extensive laboratory experience |
| A great career comes with responsibility and eligibility. | | | | with a minimum of five years on research within the |
| It is important that a candidate possesses the right | | | | scope of his/her specialty. Additional training, research |
| skills and experience to meet the industry standards. | | | | exposure and laboratory skills are also qualifying |
| Key responsibilities of a certified clinical data manager: | | | | factors and give you an edge over the competition. |
| Works and coordinates with the research team. He | | | | |