Researcher – Clinical Research Data Manager
HRB Clinical Research Facility
Ref. No. NUIG 83-14
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Researcher – Clinical
Research Data Manager with the HRB Clinical Research Facility at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
www.crfg.ie. This position is funded by Health Research Board HRB and the contract duration is for 1 year. The CRFG
provides an integrated Data Management service. This means seamless clinical data capture, validation, monitoring,
storage, processing and archiving powered by the latest clinical research management technology.
Job Description:
The Data Manager supports the Research Biometric Service provided for investigator led trials/studies or commercial
led clinical trials. The Data Manager provides management and co-ordination of clinical research data for individual
trials. The role involves data collection, review and discrepancy management to ensure data quality and consistency.
The post holder will identify errors and inconsistencies in CRF data and ensure their resolution in order that databases
can be declared clean and locked according to ICH GCP standards. Clinical research data analysis is changing
rapidly and the CRFG has a responsibility to share this information so there will be a requirement to develop and
present new techniques at relevant conferences. It is expected that the post holder will achieve at least 1 publication.
The postholder will be working on the data management research study “Improving the efficiency of data management
process by integrating electronic databases containing laboratory and procedural results”.
Essential requirements
 University degree in the Life Sciences or equivalent professional qualification and a minimum of 2 years
relevant work experience in a clinical research data management related role.
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 A minimum of 4 year’s relevant work experience in a clinical research data management related role.
 Knowledge of clinical research, associated processes and regulations
 Experience that demonstrates strong attention to detail
 Ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in a highly organized fashion with adherence to regulatory
guidelines, SOPs and client expectations.
 A good understanding of medical terminology, clinical trial methodology and ICH/GCP
 Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required
 Strong communication skills
 Ability to demonstrate practical use of information technology systems, in particular usage of eCRF development
system
 Effective organizational skills and detail orientated.
Desirable requirements
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Experience of working in clinical trials
Knowledge of medical terminology
Project management experience
Good Clinical Practice training
Clinical/Biomedical qualification
Salary: €37,750 – €53,245 per annum (public sector pay policy pertaining to new entrants will apply).
Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post
Start date: Position is available from October 2014
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To Apply: Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via email (in word or PDF only) to michael.faherty@nuigalway.ie Please put reference number NUIG 83-14 in subject line
of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, 19 September 2014
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.