Data Manager (Central Laboratory)

Job Overview:Are you an experienced Data Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work for a global organisation with un-parrelled career development opportunities? Do you want to work for a company that helps build a healthier and safer world?

Covance is a global, world-leading Life Sciences Contract Research Organisation that provides dedicated and fully comprehensive laboratory testing and drug development services to the pharmaceutical industry. We strive to make a difference to people’s everyday lives by bringing essential medicines to the market.  At Covance we are looking to recruit a Data manager to join team. The position can be based in Belgium, UK or Switzerland.

Job responsibilities include:

As a key member of the Data Management Department, you will have the following responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  Engage client data management during start up (Create protocol folder(s) for study documentation, add entries into individual protocol spreadsheet, review Statement of Work (SOW) for study scope) Act as a data liaison between Clinical Data Management and all other Covance departments and business units (Consult with Medical Affairs via a Med/Tech Affairs Request Form, collaborate with Project Management proactively and reactively regarding study questions, manage and resolve issues with Specimen Management). Create standard data transfer format(s) in compliance with client requests while adhering to both internal processes and regulatory standards Provide ongoing client support (study maintenance) including creation of global transmission instructions, scheduling appropriate frequency of data transfers, addressing errors and client issues including queries Attend training to increase Data Manager’s capabilities (including corporate, departmental and sponsor-related training)

What Covance can offer you: A strong team in place who will contribute and support your personal and professional development. A competitive salary together with a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and pension Unsurpassed career development opportunities supported by exceptional people from across the globe with an energized purpose Education/Qualifications:

BSc or Master degree in life science or equivalent Experience:2 to 5 years experience in a similar position Conversant with databases and database terminology Strong organizational, planning and critical-thinking skills 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 communication skills in English both spoken and written.

Covance has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines in the market today so if you want to be part of a team that helps to bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner then please apply now.