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Idipaz is looking for a Data Manager with MedDRA coding training (AB2)

IdiPAZ The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
29 Sep 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
IdiPAZ
Research Field
Mathematics » Mathematical analysis
Medical sciences
Management sciences » Other
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
37,50 hours
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
AB2
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The IdiPAZ Health Research Institute is the result of a partnership between the Hospital Universitario La Paz, the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, the Healthcare Advisory Council of the Community of Madrid and the Foundation for Biomedical Research of Hospital Universitario La Paz, which will be the managing body of the Institute. This strategic alliance has made it possible to tackle research projects through joint multidisciplinary teams belonging to these institutions, making the most of the human and material resources available to these entities for research and promoting research fundraising.

In 2021, the scientific production of IdiPAZ included more than 1,600 publications (articles, editorials, letters, reviews, etc), 43% of the publications being our own documents. Original research and review articles by IdiPAZ researchers exceeded 1,200, more than 45% in the first quartile and more than 16% were published in journals of the first decile. Researchers from our institute have shown their participation in national and international scientific networks, with more than 81% of the total number of papers published in collaboration (81.3%). As for collaborative publications, almost 56% were national collaborations and 45% were international collaborations.

Since our formal incorporation as an Institute in 2009, we have been implementing measures and actions of particular importance that have laid the foundations for a new organizational culture based on equality, diversity and non-discrimination. Our values are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda and the Corporate Social Responsibility policy of the Hospital Universitario La Paz, within whose scope the Foundation is included. This commitment leads to all workers being involved in a common project that ensures continuous improvement in our institution, in this line, the Institute / Foundation is certified in ISO 9001:2015 and UNE 166002:2021.

The research group that the selected person will join is the Biostatistics Platform, directed by Dr. Alberto Borobia, Specialist in Pharmacology

Requirements

Research Field
Management sciences » Other
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Mathematics » Statistics
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated graduate in Statistical Sciences and Techniques with training in Coding with MedDRA, with training in Good Clinical Practice and Clinical Data Manager experience acquired in CRO and collaborative groups and currently participating in active Research projects.

Specific training in courses, seminars related to the position

SKILLS

Specific training
MedDRA Coding Training
Good Clinical Practice training
 
MERITS
Specific training
Courses, seminars related to the position
Experience
Clinical Data Manager acquired in CRO and/or collaborative groups
Participation in active research projects
Computer tools
DB management and statistical software and medical coding dictionaries: Microsoft
Office, MACRO® (administrator level), REDCap (administrator level), Microsoft SQL Server,
MySQL (administrator level), phpMyAdmin, ClinTrial, SDTM and CDISH structures, WHODRUGS,
MedDRA, SPSS and SAS.
Languages
English, medium/high level

Specific Requirements

The duties involved in the position consist of:

- Elaboration, development, implementation and validation of CRDs/e-CRDs, as well as the programming of edit checks and
programming of edit checks and data listings according to the required protocols and specifications.
required specifications. 
- Design and validation of data collection tools, databases, data management systems and related applications.
management systems and related applications.
- Develop specifications and procedures for the transfer of data to SAS
according to the needs of statistical analysis. Collaborate with statisticians
in data analysis.
- Develop Data Management Plan (DMP) for clinical trials. Annotation of
CRDs.
- Conduct Research Data Management training workshops for Investigators.
- Document all programming and procedures to ensure accurate historical tracking of all management activities.
historical tracking of all data management activities in a clinical trial.
- Clinical data management, including review of CRD data, generation of queries and their resolution, review of
queries and their resolution, data review, medical coding and quality control procedures.
quality control procedures. 
- Prepare clinical trial data status reports. DB closure tasks and all activities related to the final clean-up of the data including contacting the sites for
data including contacting sites to resolve outstanding queries. 
-Development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the standardisation of data management processes in the clinical trials.

He/she shall be familiar with the applicable clinical trials and data quality regulations and any other applicable regulations

 

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good
Research Field
Mathematics » StatisticsManagement sciences » Other
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information

Benefits
  • Indefinite-term employment contract for scientific and technical activities.
  • Professional category of Assistant Researcher, Group II, Area 2, according to the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Full time of 37.5 hours per week.
  • Gross annual salary: €27.052,31
  • Private matters: 6 working days per year.
  • Vacation: 22 working days per year.
  • December 24 and 31 are non-business days.
Eligibility criteria

The selection process will consist of two phases and the following scale will be applied, out of a maximum of 10 points:

-Training and curricular merits: 6 points.
-Personal interview: 4 points

In the event that two or more candidates match the values and needs of the institution and meet the conditions required for the post, and where there is a tie, the candidate with a certificate attesting to a minimum degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per cent shall prevail.

 

Selection process

Once candidates send their application to the IdiPAZ email address, their applications are stored until the deadline for receipt of applications for the offer is up. The HR department of IdiPAZ will make a first selection of applications selecting those who meet the criteria required in the offer. The selected applications are then evaluated by the selection committee, composed of the head of human resources at IdiPAZ, the President of the IdiPAZ Internal Scientific Committee and the project manager which will apply the scales described in each. call for applications. Once the candidate is selected, he/she will be contacted by the HR department of IdiPAZ to provide the required documentation.

Additional comments

1) Documentation to be submitted by each candidate:

  • Updated curriculum vitae.
  • Document certifying academic qualifications.
  • Voluntarily inform if you belong to a disadvantaged group or justify any possible career leaps.

2) Incorporation and place of work

  • Contract start date: October/November 2023
  • Place of work: Foundation/IdiPAZ

3) Documents of interest to candidates. They can be consulted on the official IdiPAZ website: https://www.idipaz.es/PaginaDinamica.aspx?IdPag=9&Lang=ES

- Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Group of Companies of the Biomedical Research Foundations of the Health Institutions attached to the Madrid Health Service (SERMAS).
-Scales to be used to evaluate the applications (varies according to the offer)

- Professional development opportunities within the institution:
-OTM-R Policy
- IdiPAZ equal opportunity policies

- Data Protection Manual

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Fundación para la Investigación Biomédica del Hospital Universitario La Paz
Country
Spain
State/Province
Madrid
City
Madrid
Postal Code
28046
Street
Paseo Castellana 261

Where to apply

E-mail
recursoshumanos@idipaz.es

Contact

State/Province
Comunidad de Madrid
City
Madrid
Website
Street
Paseo de la Castellana 261
Postal Code
28046
E-Mail
recursoshumanos@idipaz.es