Senior Data AnalystThe primary purpose of the Senior Data Analyst is to serve as the Data Manager and build and maintain data systems that impact clinical research initiatives for the Center for Goal Concordant Care Research.About the Center for Goal Concordant Care ResearchIndividuals living with advanced cancer often confront complex decisions regarding their treatments, preferred care settings, and care philosophy. Unfortunately, many do not fully grasp the gravity of their illness, leading to treatments that are misaligned with their goals. This often results in frequent emergency room visits, avoidable hospitalizations, and aggressive end-of-life measures.Goal concordant care, an institutional priority at MD Anderson, aims at improving communication among patients, caregivers, and clinicians, enhancing the quality of life for patients with advanced cancer and their families, and delivering high-quality end-of-life care. To address these challenges, MD Anderson has established the Center for Goal Concordant Care Research. The Center aims to bridge existing knowledge gaps by leveraging cutting-edge scientific advancements to tailor appropriate care interventions for the right patient at the right time.The overarching vision is to establish the Center for Goal Concordant Care Research as the preeminent international research center revolutionizing the science of person-centered, goal-concordant, and value-based care. Achieving this vision necessitates collaboration with global experts and an unwavering commitment to enhancing the clinical practices of oncology professionals through research and education.Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Administration and Maintenance (40%)
Oversees the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and backup of clinical and research database applications, including but not limited to Power BI, MS Access, MS Excel, Redcap, and Qualtrics.
Designs database applications that support data collection efforts undertaken by the Center for Goal Concordant Care Research.
Assists with the creation and maintenance of systems for coding, editing, and data entry of research studies.
Develops HIPAA-compliant database views for integration with statistical analysis programs.
Studies and analyzes the clinical trial and translational study workflows; identifies and transforms the workflow process from functional requirements into application specifications.
Works closely with clinical research trial stakeholders to obtain and continuously update study data and content related to clinical research studies.
Data Capturing, Analysis, and Reporting (30%)
Builds reports, performs queries, and pulls clinical data from Epic.
Conducts in-depth data analysis and generates regular and as-needed reports for various stakeholders, including the Research Center team, leadership, Executive Leadership, grant funding agencies, and donors.
Designs and maintains management reports for various purposes; defines and tracks KPIs for clinical research study monitoring.
Works with faculty and research staff on problems related to accrual and/or reporting, including patient identification for selected studies with institutional research tools.
Ensures data is complete, consistent, and accurate prior to statistical analysis.
Conducts research data quality control through internal audits.
Manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of clinical program metrics for the Center for Goal Concordant Care Research.
Prepares data for research and business proposals, data safety monitoring reports, manuscripts, and conference abstracts.
Completes and submits results reports for all Clinical Trials CR Study Registration (e.g., clinicaltrials.gov).
Performs basic statistical analyses, continuing reviews, and detailed analyses with descriptive statistics.
Identifies relevant data from institutional databases (EIW, FIRE, WEBI) to provide data for retrospective research protocols.
Identifies and creates OneConnect reports relevant to protocol screening and research study development.
Uses standard reporting tools such as Business Objects, Excel, WEBI, SAP Universes, Epic Reporting Workbench, Epic Cubes, Epic Slicer Dicer, Tableau, and Strata Analytics.
Leadership/Subject Matter Expert (20%)
Serves as the IT liaison for database-related activities.
Serves as the departmental contact or superuser for clinical trial matching system go-lives, query building, and training efforts.
Provides support services to employees for complex, technical, and configuration issues related to Microsoft Teams and Power BI reports.
Stays current on Microsoft 365 changes, updates, and new Microsoft releases for Office 365 and related products.
Efficiently and independently diagnoses, troubleshoots, and resolves technical issues. Recognizes and escalates difficult technical issues within the organization.
Develops user training, instructional materials, and SOPs as needed.
Presents at meetings as requested to demonstrate end-user functionality.
May provide supervision for a data analyst equivalent position.
Other Duties as AssignedQualificationsEducation:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Healthcare, or a related field.
Preferred Education:
Master's degree with a major in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Experience:
Five years of related experience. For candidates with the preferred degree, three years of related experience are required.
Preferred Experience:
Five years of experience in database design and management.
High proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Excel, and Visio.
Familiarity with EPIC reporting and clinical research workflows at M.D. Anderson.
Onsite Presence
Primarily remote with on-site presence required for Center-related meetings as needed.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 172794
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: Yes
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