Data Manager at the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center
About the employer
The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) is a research center dedicated to the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and the study of cognitive functions affected in healthy and pathological aging. It was created in 2012 by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, with the support of the Pompeu Fabra University.
The mission of the BBRC is to provide innovative solutions to decipher and prevent biological changes and cognitive dysfunction associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Due to the aging of the world population, these diseases constitute a global challenge, since for example, dementia can reach epidemic levels in 2050, with a forecast of more than 150 million people affected, if is not found a way to prevent its appearance and development.
The BBRC received the HR Excellence in Research award (HRS4R) granted by the European Commission; a recognition that shows its adherence to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Research Staff. The center offers a stimulating and favorable working environment in accordance with the Charter and Code, which describe the rights and responsibilities of researchers and their employers, and contributes to the creation of a transparent, attractive and open ecosystem at international level.
Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Pompeu Fabra University and “la Caixa” Foundation are permanent members of the BBRC Board. The center is affiliated and located in the Ciutadella Campus of the Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona, in a building inaugurated in 2016. The BBRC headquarters has excellent technical facilities, including a 3TMR scanner dedicated to research, and spaces for conducting Clinical Trials and EEG. State-of-the-art scientific facilities, effective management and continuous high-standard peer-review evaluation are the BBRC core proceedings to ensure achieving world-class research results.
BBRC is also part of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), a large research facility that hosts other seven different research institutions related to biomedical research, including the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences of the Pompeu Fabra University (CEXS-UPF), the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE CSIC-UPF), the Barcelona Institute of Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Barcelona site of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), among others, in a multidisciplinary, collaborative and stimulating international environment in close contact with a clinical setting, thus conducive to translational research.
For more information see: www.fpmaragall.org and www.barcelonabeta.org
About the job
The BBRC is looking for a Data Manager (DM) to join the Data Management team and lead high-quality research data management activities. The main objective of this position is to design, implement and maintain standardized data management processes ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and compliance with regulatory standards (GDPR, GCP, FDA).
This role is key to providing investigators with high-quality datasets for scientific research, clinical trials and observational studies, contributing to the excellence of BBRC scientific standards.
The scope of the role includes the management of large-scale datasets (> 5,000 clinical and sociodemographic variables).
Main Responsibilities
BBRC Data Management Procedures
- The DM will be responsible for designing and maintaining the overall data management framework at BBRC, including tools, procedures and guidelines.
- Develop and implement procedures to ensure data integrity in compliance with GCP and GDPR.
- Define and maintain the variable index for BBRC observational studies and contribute to variable cataloguing.
- Act as a key expert in data management, providing training and support to BBRC teams on data entry and data-related processes.
- Ensure robust foundations for scientific data analysis.
- Organize and structure BBRC data management systems (tools, procedures, guidelines).
- Develop processes to ensure traceability, consistency and quality of data.
- Collaborate with national and international institutions for data integration and sharing.
- Contribute to BBRC’s scientific excellence by improving data management standards and processes.
Data Management of BBRC Projects
- The DM will oversee all aspects of clinical and scientific data management to ensure timely delivery of high-quality datasets and database lock readiness.
- Plan, organize and execute clinical data management activities according to institutional policies, study protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Review study protocols and design eCRFs.
- Ensure proper data collection, entry, processing and preservation of clinical and study variables (e.g. clinical data, questionnaires, imaging, lab results, etc.).
- Define data entry procedures and perform consistency checks to detect discrepancies.
- Develop and implement data validation plans and statistical data management plans aligned with study protocols.
- Supervise data entry, electronic data capture systems and clinical data flows (including ongoing studies such as Alfa, ALFA+, BetaAARC, etc.).
- Oversee database maintenance, cleaning and closure processes.
- Define and supervise edit checks programming and query management.
- Perform data cleaning and query resolution.
- Execute all tasks related to database lock and closure.
- Prepare, review, archive and ensure compliance of all Data Management documentation (Data Management Plan, Data Validation Plan, reports, etc.).
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Statistics, Computer Science or related field.
- Proven experience in clinical data management (CRO, pharma industry, or research environment).
- Strong knowledge of GCP and GDPR regulations.
- Experience with clinical database systems (EDC, CTMS).
- Experience in database design, management and validation processes.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools (SAS, SPSS, R) and SQL.
- Experience with RedCap or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of MedDRA and/or WHO coding standards.
- Familiarity with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and OMOP.
- Fluent in English; Spanish and/or Catalan valued.
Personal Skills
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- High level of autonomy and proactivity.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Results-oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
- Interest in contributing to a non-profit organization with high social impact.
We offer
- Starting date: Immediate
- Permanent contract
- Salary will depend on experience and will be in accordance to BBRC’s salary scales
- Full time position 38 hours/week
- Flexible compensation plan (meal card, health insurance, kindergarten)
- The Foundation offers an extended vacation period and the possibility of benefit from flexible working hours.
- Hybrid work model (on-site + teleworking) subject to the foundation’s regulations.
Application process
To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following:
Cover letter addressed describing research interests and relevant background
CV
The names of up to three individuals who could provide reference letters. All files or inquiries should be submitted electronically to: talent@barcelonabeta.org
Subject: Data Manager
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