Entry Level Clinical Data Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
03/26/2026
Requisition Number
PRN44567B
Job Title
Clinical Data Managers
Working Title
Clinical Data Manager
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday. This position offers a flexible, mostly remote work schedule for candidates who reside in the state of Utah. While most duties can be performed remotely, the employee must be available to attend essential meetings and events on campus as needed.
This position may require occasional travel.
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
02228 - Data Coordinating Center
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
34771 to 84197
Close Date
06/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Clinical Data Managers
Develop data management plans that deliver accurate, timely, and consistent clinical data. Build, review, and maintain clinical databases, data collection tools, and applications. Create, review, and maintain study documentation, such as Case Report Forms (CRFs), Data Management Plans (DMP) and Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs). Contribute to protocol development and review. Compile, analyze, clean, and validate clinical trial data. Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues with clinical data. Develop data management reports and monitor study status to ensure timelines are met. Represent the data management function to key internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with clinical research and operations team to ensure accurate and complete data collection.
This position is in the Utah Data Coordinating Center. Join the Utah DCC where we harness the power of collaboration, to advance science, move society, and benefit humanity. We offer opportunities to work with high functioning, cutting-edge teams that study, understand, and improve multi-site research. Bring your strong background in regulatory affairs to the Utah DCC. Autonomy, creativity, and critical thinking skills are strongly encouraged.
The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Clinical Data Managers and provides growth and professional development opportunities.
To learn more about the Utah DCC visit http://uofuhealth.org/UtahDCC
Job Responsibilities or Essential Functions:

• Work with cross-functional teams to implement a strategy to collect primary outcome and other critical data per study protocol
• Issue and resolve queries with high degree of accuracy
• Write, review, and test data validation checks using SQL or similar coding language
• Create and maintain study documentation including Data Management Plans, user acceptance testing, and training manuals
• Prioritize data management activities based on a risk assessment plan

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Clinical Data Manager
Develop data management plans that deliver accurate, timely, and consistent clinical data. Build, review, and maintain clinical databases, data collection tools, and applications. Create, review, and maintain study documentation, such as Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs). Contribute to protocol development and review. Compile, analyze, clean, and validate clinical trial data. Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues with clinical data. Develop data management reports and monitor study status to ensure timelines are met. Represent the data management function to key internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with clinical research and operations team to ensure accurate and complete data collection.
Clinical Data Manager, IRequires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P57161
Grade: P12
Expected Pay Range: $34,771 to $52,705
Clinical Data Manager, II
Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P57162
Grade: P16
Expected Pay Range: $50,909 to $69,585
Clinical Data Manager, III
Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P57163
Grade: P18
Expected Pay Range: $61,599 to $84,197
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Clinical Data Manager, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Clinical Data Manager, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Clinical Data Manager, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences

• Demonstrated experience with electronic data capture system such as REDCap, Veeva or similar
• Experience with SQL coding or similar

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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