Employment Opportunities

The Tuberculosis Research Unit (TBRU) based at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio employs 12-15 staff members in a variety of capacities. Other employment opportunities may become available at our project sites both domestic and international (see specific project sites for locations/information). In employment as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to equal opportunity and world class diversity.

There is currently one position open.

JOB DESCRIPTION
DATA/PROJECT MANAGER (based in Cleveland)
The Data/Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and facilitating data collection and overall project management for epidemiologic and interventional research studies for the TB Research Unit Coordinating Center and the Uganda-CWRU Research Collaboration. This includes coordination of data management with off-campus sites, currently Uganda and South Africa.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinate and facilitate data collection at Case with the international research site conducting clinical/epidemiologic research studies; monitor data collection to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and reliability.
2. Perform complete database management including supervision of data entry, manage study databases, ensure completeness of databases according to study protocols, and clean study data sets in preparation for database lock.
3. Monitor flow of data in all aspects of data collection. Work closely with the international project site to assure timeliness of data transmission and query resolution. Coordinate study activities among principal investigator, other investigators, laboratory, data entry personnel, and the clinical project site. Maintain close communication with investigators with regard to study progress.
4. Work closely with the clinical project sites to assure that standard operating procedures are maintained at the site and the TBRU Internal Quality Management Plan is executed appropriately. Perform 100% quality control on case report forms received from the clinical project sites; issue data queries as needed to assure that data is complete, consistent, and correct; and track resolution of data queries.
5. Prepare monthly study progress reports for distribution to the funding agency, investigators, consultants, and protocol team.
6. Provide summary statistics to the Regulatory Coordinator/IRB Coordinator as required for regulatory documentation and assist with regulatory requirements as may be indicated for overall project management.
7. Work closely with protocol team and clinical project sites to develop and pilot study data collection forms created using Teleform software.
8. Perform basic statistical analysis according to deadlines to support Investigators in manuscript and presentation preparation.
9. Provide additional support to the Coordinating Center as needed.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Participate in study and university-wide meetings as indicated.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with data clerks to oversee data entry needs, supervise their activities. Daily contact with other data managers to relay and receive information on data collection and coordinate activities as needed. Daily contact with other medical/research personnel [nurses, fellows, research assistants, etc] to relay and receive information on data collection and study recruitment and other coordination activities needed. Weekly contact with the Center Director to relay and receive information on data collection and study progress. Weekly contact with the Director of Operations and Data Management to coordinate activities within the Center and provide updates on progress. Weekly contact with investigators to relay and receive information on study progress. Weekly contact with the administrative assistant to relay and receive information on travel, meetings, and other general coordination needs, etc.

University: Weekly contact with investigators to relay and receive information on study recruitment/progress. Weekly contact with lab personnel to relay and receive information on sample processing needs and data entry.
External: Weekly contact with collaborating investigators to update on study progress/procedures as needed. Weekly contact with off-site data managers to check study progress, problems, troubleshooting. Weekly contact with off-site personnel (investigators, research assistants, transporters, etc.) to relay and receive information on data collection, subject recruitment, etc.
Students: Daily contact with student employee employed as data clerks to oversee data entry needs, supervise their activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervision of students described above (1-3).

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 2 to 3 years experience as a data manager for epidemiologic studies and/or clinical trials, or other related experience. IND clinical trial experience, including studies utilizing good clinical practices (GCP) very helpful. Experience working in a developing country very helpful.

Education/licensing: Graduate degree (MPH or MS) in Epidemiology/Biostatistics required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
1. Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
2. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate with various individuals from a broad spectrum of disciplines, technical and educational backgrounds within the department, School and University, and with individuals outside the University. 
3. Strong organization skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize and give attention to detail in order to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
4. Analytical skills required to manage, analyze and, clean study data.
5. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
6. Proven ability to follow-through on assigned projects and provide timely follow-up with appropriate individuals.
7. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment; and have a strong customer service focus.
8. Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
9. Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timeline, and flexibility to respond to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
10. Ability to problem-solve effectively; developing and implementing alternative solutions as needed.
11. Technical competence with software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), e-mail applications, database applications, and with internet navigation.  Computer programming skills (eg. Visual Basic) a plus, but not required.
12. Experience with the following computer software: SAS, EPI-INFO, and SPSS.
13. Ability to troubleshoot computer software problems and correct problems when necessary.
14. Basic knowledge of statistics and database management.


WORKING CONDITIONS
Office with relevant office/computer equipment to perform responsibilities described. Willingness to travel to collaborating international work sites (currently Uganda, Brazil, South Africa, and Philippines) and U.S. trials sites for data management supervision required. The employee will use computer mouse and keyboard to type.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodations
Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 216-368-8877 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Grade 14 for staff working 40 hours per week
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