Clinical Data Associate

Character Biosciences is a drug discovery and development company building world-class, deeply-phenotyped databases that integrate genomics with longitudinal clinical and imaging data. Our interdisciplinary team, comprising experts in clinical science, data science, statistical genetics, machine learning and drug discovery, utilizes this platform to determine genetic drivers of disease progression, advance novel therapeutics and define genetics-based patient stratification. Powered by our data platform, Character Bio is currently advancing two programs in Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration with additional programs in earlier stages of discovery research.

Character Biosciences is seeking a talented Clinical Data Associate to oversee the accuracy and completeness of clinical data entry while leading process improvements and ensuring data integrity. Reporting to the Clinical Data Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in maintaining the quality of our clinical data and driving operational efficiency. The Clinical Data Associate will collaborate closely with the Clinical Research, Data Science, and Engineering teams to optimize data workflows, enhance quality control measures, and ensure the seamless implementation of new manual and automated processes. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and impact the advancement of new therapeutic discoveries through high-quality data management and innovation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously and creatively optimize data entry and review processes, and lead efforts to reduce manual review with automation.
• Independently manage data entry tasks, ensuring all patient records are accurate and complete.
• Lead efforts to collect outstanding data from sites, ensuring timely and comprehensive data submission.
• Collaborate with Clinical Data Manager to uphold stringent data quality control standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency across dataset.
• Conduct daily reviews of patient records for eligibility and escalate cases to Clinical Advisors as needed.
• Lead weekly meetings with Clinical Advisors to receive input on patient study eligibility.
• Update the weekly data dashboard for team meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date quality documentation and data integrity.
• Assist in pulling and analyzing key data metrics to address data inquiries and support decision-making.
• Work alongside the engineering team on data system improvements, while supporting the Clinical Data Manager in executing larger initiatives.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of clinical data management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with clinical data; additional experience with longitudinal data is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint.
• Adaptable in managing shifting priorities in a dynamic startup environment.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and organizational abilities.
• Willing and eager to learn.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated data extraction techniques (e.g., OCR or LLMs).
• Background in data analysis using programming languages such as R or Python.
• Prior experience with databases like SQL and with interactive dashboards like Tableau, Vega, or Microsoft Power BI.

Benefits include a competitive salary, strong equity incentives, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and a flexible paid time off policy. Character is committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting colleagues from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as an integral part of our culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We are an E-Verify company.