What are the responsibilities and job description for the External Data Specialist position at Labcorp?
The External Data Specialist ensure electronic vendor data contains all protocol specified parameters, is in correct format and data populates to the specified fields and patients correctly May support LDM in the development of the Data Transfer Agreement and Data Transfer Specifications for vendor data transfers.
What to Expect
Review data discrepancies generated by study specific edit checks for External data and perform the subsequent query management process in resolving the data issues.
May support LDM to perform validation review of the electronically transmitted data for a sample of total number of patients in the study for loading purposes.
Assist with review of External Data edit checks, External Data status reports and External Data listings across multiple protocols and vendor data Lead the External Data Review team and mentor new team members.
Interact with Clinical staff (CTM/CRA) to obtain local laboratory normal ranges for all sites.
Research and resolve discrepant information concerning the normal ranges and maintain proper documentation.
Enter and perform QC for local laboratory normal ranges. Verify the normal ranges are properly attached to the patient results in the local lab data collection module of the database.
May support LDM to communicate to vendors and client problems involving data transfers, data point issues and validation issues with initial oversite for support of this communication from EDS Lead or above
100% remote anywhere in the US or Canada
Education/Qualifications
University / college degree (life sciences, health sciences, information technology or related subjects preferred).
Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience, equating to a bachelor's degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience
4 years prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device/diagnostics, or clinical trial industries or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
Project Management experience strongly preferred. Basic understanding of medical terminology a plus.
Strong organizational, planning, and critical-thinking skills.
Well-polished, inclusive, and engaging communication skills (written and verbal) to support effective interactions with sponsors and internal colleagues.
Strong negotiation skills to facilitate, guide, influence, and produce a unified approach within a global, cross-functional environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and professional manner under demanding conditions.
Ability to use standard Microsoft suite of software products.
Strong technical aptitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information during interaction with staff at all levels.
Understanding of ICH-GCP principles.
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