H37 Clinical Data Manager 

Company: H37 Institute of the Rare Cancer Research Foundation

Location: United States (Remote) 

Position Type: Full-time

About H37 Institute

H37 Institute is on a mission to create exceptional outcomes for individuals facing advanced cancer by pushing the boundaries of science, research, and clinical innovations. Working in deep partnership with a small group of clients with advanced cancers, H37 explores the detailed molecular and clinical characteristics of individual client's disease to help them and their clinical team make more data-informed decisions about their treatment journey. We are a dynamic organization that offers a unique opportunity to work with leading experts in oncology while making a tangible impact on patients' lives. We have already seen the success of this program in the first personalized vaccine validated with mass spectrometry in the country as well as daily wins as we work to navigate through this complex and ever-changing landscape on behalf of these patients. 

H37 is an initiative of the Rare Cancer Research Foundation, a leader in the field since its creation in 2013. RCRF created the first-of-its kind platform to enable rare cancer patients to send fresh tumor tissue directly to researchers. RCRF is cancer-agnostic and works across institutions, sharing samples with researchers to create advances in rare cancer treatment. H37is a new initiative of RCRF, created to support advanced rare cancer patients who need to push the boundaries of advanced oncology, today.

Position Overview 

As a Clinical Data Manager at H37, you will play a crucial role in gathering, organizing, and managing comprehensive clinical, genomic, and diagnostic information for rare cancer patients. You will be responsible for curating and maintaining accurate and updated client clinical timelines and profiles. Additionally, you will develop standardized processes, best practices, and procedures to streamline data collection in the future. Your familiarity with clinical data and ability to organize complex clinical and scientific information will be critical in transforming raw data into valuable insights that support our clinical and research teams in determining the best treatment plans for each client. This is a new role within our organization and requires a self-starter, an independent problem solver, and relentless attention to detail. You will work closely with our clients, health care providers, diagnostic companies and our internal research team. This role has growth potential in a quickly growing organization and interest in professional development, team management, and scaling a team is a plus.

Responsibilities

Data Collection 

  • Create and maintain a Client Timeline that ingests and consolidates clinical, genomic, and diagnostic information. 

  • Interface with clients, their support teams, and various healthcare systems, medical centers, biotechs, startups, and other sources to collect comprehensive clinical, genomic, and diagnostic information. 

  • Overcome roadblocks with persistence, creativity, and a proactive attitude to ensure accurate and up-to-date data collection. 

Data Management and Organization 

  • Manage incoming unstructured medical data, organizing, extracting, and converting it into structured medical data, summaries, and useful reports for the H37 clinical and research teams. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to identify problems early and communicate escalation issues appropriately. 

  • Ensure that data management activities align with client and organizational objectives. 

Team Collaboration 

  • Participate in team meetings and discussions about H37 clients. 

  • Initially serve as an individual contributor with the potential to track for managerial and team-building responsibilities. 

Process Improvement

  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for efficient data collection, organization, and inputting. 

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance data management efficiency. 

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor's degree, preferred Master’s degree, in health sciences and/or clinical field with at least 2-5 years experience in clinical data management. 

Experience

  • Relevant professional experience in medical data or related areas.

  • Experience in start-ups, technology-focused organizations, and/or entrepreneurial roles preferred. 

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency in technology, including Data Management and database software and systems. 

  • Knowledge of clinical research, including regulatory requirements (GCP/ICH).

  • Timeline management skills and the ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures.

Flexibility and Initiative

  • Proactively identify and address problems, seeking to understand contributing factors and proposing appropriate solutions.

  • Flexibility to change assignments and work focus to accommodate project demands. 

  • Ability to lead in pursuing positive improvements within the data management process. 

  • Thrives in a fast paced environment, demonstrates curiosity, is comfortable with ambiguity, takes initiative to solve problems proactively.

Why Join H37 Institute 

  • Direct Impact: Make a direct and immediate impact on the lives of individual rare cancer patients by giving them the best chance at an exceptional outcoming using the most advanced technology and science. 

  • Patient Advocacy: Be the voice and champion for H37 clients, advocating for their unique needs and expectations. 

  • Professional Growth: Join a pioneering initiative at the forefront of transforming cancer care, with opportunities for continuous learning and skill development. 

  • Collaboration: Work closely with a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. 

If you are a highly organized and conscientious individual who likes to build systems and has a passion for making a difference in the lives of rare cancer patients, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission within the H37 Institute to redefine cancer care and create exceptional outcomes for patients. 

The Rare Cancer Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to hiring@rcrf.org.