Data Management Coordinator

Clinical trials depend on accurate, reliable data. This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Data Management Coordinator roles within clinical research environments, positions that could support the integrity and compliance of patient-centered studies from data capture through regulatory submission.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

Roles of this type may sit within regulated clinical research settings where data quality and protocol adherence directly impact patient safety and study outcomes. The work could involve managing electronic data capture systems, validating clinical trial data against source documents, and coordinating with sites, sponsors and regulatory teams to ensure datasets meet GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and FDA standards. You could contribute to studies across multiple therapeutic areas, with scope to develop deeper expertise in data management processes and healthcare compliance.

Typical role overview

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: $560–$800 per day
• Domain: Clinical data management · regulated clinical research

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Performing data validation and quality checks on electronic data capture (EDC) systems
• Creating and maintaining data validation rules and edit checks in alignment with clinical trial protocols
• Reconciling discrepancies between clinical data and source documents
• Coordinating data clarifications and queries with investigative sites
• Preparing data for database lock and supporting statistical analysis readiness
• Documenting data management activities and maintaining audit trails for regulatory compliance
• Communicating with sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs) and site personnel on data-related issues
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of data management plans and standard operating procedures

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

Must-have

• 2–5 years' experience in clinical data management or related clinical trial operations
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and data validation methodologies
• Proficiency with data management tools and MS Office
• Degree in Life Sciences, Data Science or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain data integrity under tight timelines
• Strong communication skills across clinical and regulatory stakeholders
• Authorization to work in the United States

Nice-to-have

• ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) or SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) certification
• Experience in clinical trial operations or regulatory affairs
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software (SAS, R)

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Direct involvement in advancing clinical research that could improve patient outcomes
• Opportunity to build expertise in regulated data management and healthcare compliance
• Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and study designs
• Potential for progression into senior data management or clinical operations roles
• Professional development through exposure to GCP standards, regulatory pathways and cross-functional clinical teams
• Contract flexibility and the opportunity to work within established clinical research environments

About Specialist Staffing Group

We connect healthcare and life sciences professionals with contract and permanent roles across clinical research, data management, regulatory affairs and quality assurance. Our focus is on helping candidates build specialized expertise in regulated environments while supporting organizations to access the talent they need to advance critical work in patient safety, data integrity and compliance.

How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.

Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.