UC San Diego
Data Core Manager / Hybrid - 137621
UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
La Jolla 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States Data Core Manager / Hybrid
— Filing Deadline: Thu 12/18/2025 Apply Now UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite in La Jolla, CA and remote. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $88,000 - $161,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $42.15 - $77.39 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Responsibilities
Build and maintain research databases including eCRFs, visit schedule development, edit check programming and modifications. Support eCRF library development using accepted standards. Liaison with SDSC to build system to meet user requirements.
Independently analyze complex information requirements and document them using formal data definition techniques and naming standards. Gather, analyze, prepare and summarize information from subject matter experts and technical personnel. Research relevant problem domain literature and information standards and develop recommendations for data management resource plans.
Lead eCRF design and review meetings. Import/load external data into clinical databases and perform reconciliation.
Design information transformation processes and capture of metadata from technical processes such as software design and database management. Plan metadata acquisition for unstructured data objects and oversee system administration and data warehouse management for study data.
Establish standard formats and naming conventions for data files and structures; oversee data warehouse libraries for study data, including images and source documents; identify potential system/process improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of related experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a related area plus three years of related experience.
Ability to prepare data models unassisted.
Familiarity with data model patterns in one or more common business or academic domains.
Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion.
Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements.
Ability to represent relevant information in abstract models.
Thorough knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.
Thorough knowledge of relevant rules and regulations including HIPAA compliance.
Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational and analytical/design skills, with ability to abstract information requirements from real-world processes.
Experience with data and systems pertaining to research trials and data integrity considerations.
3-5 years of study base build experience in a medical research setting.
Experience managing large, multi-site longitudinal data sets.
Strong technical mastery (databases, coding, integration), regulatory and compliance expertise, data governance, and domain knowledge in ADRD research; ability to bridge raw data collection and scientific analysis.
Experience with SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server); familiarity with REDCap, LIMS, XNAT, and ADRC/NACC platforms; programming/scripting in Python, R, or SAS; data integration of multi-modal data.
Preferred Qualifications
Data Standards and Regulatory Compliance: NACC UDS familiarity; NIH / NIA data sharing policies; HIPAA compliance and PHI handling; GCDMP; understanding of data dictionaries and metadata standards (CDISC, HL7, OMOP).
Familiarity with clinical trial data, cognitive assessments (MMSE, MoCA, CDR), neuroimaging (MRI, PET), and neuropathology staging; understanding longitudinal research challenges; awareness of emerging biomarkers.
Special Conditions
Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Other
statements: This position includes a note on vaccination and related health requirements; life-support certifications may require hands-on assessment where applicable.
Apply Now The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
La Jolla 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States Data Core Manager / Hybrid
— Filing Deadline: Thu 12/18/2025 Apply Now UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite in La Jolla, CA and remote. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $88,000 - $161,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $42.15 - $77.39 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Responsibilities
Build and maintain research databases including eCRFs, visit schedule development, edit check programming and modifications. Support eCRF library development using accepted standards. Liaison with SDSC to build system to meet user requirements.
Independently analyze complex information requirements and document them using formal data definition techniques and naming standards. Gather, analyze, prepare and summarize information from subject matter experts and technical personnel. Research relevant problem domain literature and information standards and develop recommendations for data management resource plans.
Lead eCRF design and review meetings. Import/load external data into clinical databases and perform reconciliation.
Design information transformation processes and capture of metadata from technical processes such as software design and database management. Plan metadata acquisition for unstructured data objects and oversee system administration and data warehouse management for study data.
Establish standard formats and naming conventions for data files and structures; oversee data warehouse libraries for study data, including images and source documents; identify potential system/process improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of related experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a related area plus three years of related experience.
Ability to prepare data models unassisted.
Familiarity with data model patterns in one or more common business or academic domains.
Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion.
Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements.
Ability to represent relevant information in abstract models.
Thorough knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.
Thorough knowledge of relevant rules and regulations including HIPAA compliance.
Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational and analytical/design skills, with ability to abstract information requirements from real-world processes.
Experience with data and systems pertaining to research trials and data integrity considerations.
3-5 years of study base build experience in a medical research setting.
Experience managing large, multi-site longitudinal data sets.
Strong technical mastery (databases, coding, integration), regulatory and compliance expertise, data governance, and domain knowledge in ADRD research; ability to bridge raw data collection and scientific analysis.
Experience with SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server); familiarity with REDCap, LIMS, XNAT, and ADRC/NACC platforms; programming/scripting in Python, R, or SAS; data integration of multi-modal data.
Preferred Qualifications
Data Standards and Regulatory Compliance: NACC UDS familiarity; NIH / NIA data sharing policies; HIPAA compliance and PHI handling; GCDMP; understanding of data dictionaries and metadata standards (CDISC, HL7, OMOP).
Familiarity with clinical trial data, cognitive assessments (MMSE, MoCA, CDR), neuroimaging (MRI, PET), and neuropathology staging; understanding longitudinal research challenges; awareness of emerging biomarkers.
Special Conditions
Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Other
statements: This position includes a note on vaccination and related health requirements; life-support certifications may require hands-on assessment where applicable.
Apply Now The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
#J-18808-Ljbffr