Clinical Data Manager
For our CTU we are looking for a Clinical Data Manager 100%. The position is available for a period of 3 years from October 1st, 2025 on (or upon agreement) with the possibility of an extension.
These are your tasks
- Develop and maintain GCP-compliant databases for scientific research projects (e.g. secuTrial)
- Manage data cleaning, data review, data query resolution procedures and data extractions within agreed timelines
- Systematic database and data quality assurance, secure storage and archiving per internal requirements and ICH-GCP guidelines
- Develop and maintain respective codebooks for the databases
- Monitor and maintain the operation of databases in cooperation with the internal IT department and external support providers
- Support, train and counsel researchers from database specification to archiving according to internal SOPs and ICH-GCP guidelines
- Write, review, and approve technical and user related data management documents
- Support the maintenance of further internal databases and fullstack web applications (frontend and backend) based on PHP
- Teach on data management topics
What makes you stand out
- University degree (or equivalent) in life sciences or technical disciplines
- Several years' experience as data manager in clinical and/or epidemiological research
- Proficient in one of the leading electronic data capture systems (i.e., secuTrial, REDCap)
- Proficient in using R Studio and Stata
- Knowledge in PHP frameworks and experience in working with MySQL databases, HTML, CSS und JavaScript
- Knowledge of international clinical research regulations and requirements (e.g. ICH/GCP) is an advantage
- Excellent German (business fluent) and good English language skills; both spoken and written
- Soft skills: Self-managed and structured way of working, strong customer orientation, able to work and communicate in a team
We offer you
- Excellent conditions for innovative, vital- and implementation-oriented research in the context of SCI epidemiology
- A position in a stimulating and productive working atmosphere
What you can expect
We are a “research institute of national importance” recognized and funded by the Swiss federal and cantonal governments.
We are a “research institute of national importance” recognized and funded by the Swiss federal and cantonal governments.
Your work is meaningful – you support a globally unique network of services for people with a spinal cord injury.
Your work is meaningful – you support a globally unique network of services for people with a spinal cord injury.
We are a “research institute of national importance” recognized and funded by the Swiss federal and cantonal governments.
We are a “research institute of national importance” recognized and funded by the Swiss federal and cantonal governments.
We're all on first name terms and on an equal footing. The close interaction, our staff parties and team events ensure a homely atmosphere.
We're all on first name terms and on an equal footing. The close interaction, our staff parties and team events ensure a homely atmosphere.
Numerous rest areas and sports options offer the chance to relax and unwind. You can choose: fitness, indoor swimming pool, private beach, rose garden or rather team sports?
Numerous rest areas and sports options offer the chance to relax and unwind. You can choose: fitness, indoor swimming pool, private beach, rose garden or rather team sports?
About us
Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF) is part of the Swiss Paraplegic Group. The mission of SPF is sustainably improving the situation of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) through interdisciplinary, clinical and Community-based research on a national and international level. Specific areas of its comprehensive research include functioning, mobility, social integration, equality of opportunity, self-determination, quality of life, health services provision as well as epidemiology and statistical methods. SPF is an university research institution recognized and promoted by the Swiss federal government and the cantons and an active link to academic and industrial research and development at the national and international levels.
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