Senior Data Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Drafts and executes quality SQL data scripts and queries for production data updates and reporting.
• Manages data change request aspects of the endpoint eDRS system.
• Reviews change requests for clarity, completeness, and impact.
• Collaborates with Client Services and customers as needed to ensure database updates are made in the spirit of the original request.
• Manages and continuously updates Data Management best practices.
• Reviews Data Management Plan Specifications for quality, consistency, and feasibility.
• Verifies database lock, project archives and client-related documents. 
• Collaborates with IT and implementation team to address Clinical application requests and/or changes to Clinical database systems. 
• Participates in conference calls and/or meetings with external teams as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.
• This position will require weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and/or appropriate experience

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with SQL data management, preferably in the clinical trials industry.
• 2-3 years of experience in clinical trials industry.
• Proven experience and expertise in SQL scripts, as well as creating complex queries and stored procedures.
• Advanced MS Excel expertise; SAS is a plus.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and SQL.

Skills:

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented production environment.
• Ability to identify and solve technical problems independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professionals, both internal and external.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Proactive team player enthusiastic with high work ethics.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.