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Data Acquisition Specialist/Sr Data Acquisition Specialist

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

The DAS is responsible for the specifications, acquisition, loading and delivery of non-CRF data including IxRS, laboratory, pK and other data.

Responsible for the production of non-CRF data collection specification documentation 

Defines the study specific non-CRF data handling strategy

Collaborates with SMT to agree on vendor expectations for the collection and transfer of data 

Reviews and refines the technical requirements with service provider to establish the transfer of non-CRF data  

Responsible for establishing appropriate transfer methodology with external data provider

Provides transfer methodology training and documentation on non-CRF data for external vendors.

Responsible for configuring the data loading tools based on data collection specifications

Receives, uploads, confirms and communicates status of test data transfers to validate and accept file format and database structure

Performs verification and resolves data transmission, file format and loading errors with data providers  

Proactively checks all inbound non-CRF electronic data for any potentially unblinding data as defined in the protocol and ensures study integrity by sequestering unblinding data until data release is authorised

Delivers data to external recipients and review bodies via established transfer methodologies

Represent CDM on IxRS sub teams and works with the Study Management Team to develop IxRS specifications and implement the system

Coordinates and plans subfunction activities to meet program-level deliverables and timelines

Develops and maintains the subfunction standards for the studies in a program

Collaborates with Data Modeling Specialists to define study data collection standards for new assessments and collaborates with them to implement new standards

Effectively communicates ideas, project goals and status of work and can present to senior management 

Proactively develops solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and innovation

Sets targeted timeframes for  deliverables and anticipates potential scenarios that may result in timeline delays; able to influence and negotiate a positive outcome

Proactively develops contingency plans to reduce impact of risks that may occur, to analyze effectiveness of strategies and to monitor and review risks 

Who You Are

Requires a B.A./B.S. or equivalent with significant experience in one or more Clinical Data Management , Biometrics or relevant clinical development functions.  Knowledge of core clinical data management applications (Clinical data management systems, electronic data capture, query tools, web browser, MS Office suite). Clinical data management system experience (EDC Medidata Rave preferred). Ability to apply advanced principles, theories and concepts for CDM as a whole.  Understanding of the conceptual basis for data management conventions, standards and processes.  Good understanding of the role of data management, biostatistics and statistical programming in the drug development process.  Ability to develop solutions to complex problems.  Ability to grasp industry trends and apply them to work within the organization.  Ability to multi-task and effectively set own priorities. Strong organizational skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

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Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.