How to become an entry level clinical data manager?

To become an entry-level clinical data manager, you must earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, life sciences, information technology, or another area of information management or health care. For those who wish to move into leadership positions, you typically need a master's degree in a similar field. While this is an entry-level manager position, employers expect candidates to have several years of data programming or data management experience, preferably in the health care industry. Other qualifications include excellent communication skills and leadership abilities. Clinical data managers work in hospitals, for private companies or research universities, and with pharmaceutical companies.