Neurology - Clin Trials Research Associate and Data Manager
The University of Iowa Department of Neurology is seeking a Clinical Trials Research Associate / Data Manager to support the Cerebrovascular and Neurointerventional Laboratory. This position will act as steward of the lab’s imaging and clinical data across several multi-site, international clinical trials by managing the end-to-end lifecycle of neuroimaging data for the Core Imaging Laboratory. Additionally, this position will oversee clinical data monitoring and adverse event workflow, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity across all participating sites.
The Clinical Trials Research Associate will focus on the imaging data within the lab's clinical trials; this position will coordinate complex data flows over long-term studies, while simultaneously maintaining inspection readiness in accordance with University of Iowa, OVPR, and federal research standards.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage the receipt, organization, verification, and quality assurance of neuroimaging datasets (CT, CTA, MRI, DSA) submitted by participating sites.
- Ensure imaging data meet protocol, anonymization, and formatting standards prior to Core Lab review.
- Curate and standardize imaging datasets to support efficient, blinded Core Lab interpretation.
- Maintain structured, auditable imaging repositories in compliance with DICOM standards, GCP guidelines, and institutional policies.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison for imaging-related questions from external sites.
- Troubleshoot imaging transfer and storage issues (e.g., secure file transfer platforms such as Globus), escalating connectivity or firewall issues to appropriate University IT teams as needed.
- Oversee clinical data entry, validation, and quality control within Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
- Perform routine logic and completeness checks on clinical variables and outcome measures.
- Generate and track data queries for missing, inconsistent, or delayed entries; escalate persistent non-compliance to Lab Leadership.
- Support adverse event and Serious Adverse Event (SAE) workflows by tracking reports, ensuring documentation completeness, and coordinating follow-up with sites.
- Assist with the generation of data completion metrics and status reports for internal review and external stakeholders.
- Maintain regulatory documentation related to imaging and data operations, including imaging certifications, site training records, and protocol-specific documentation.
- Support inspection readiness by ensuring documentation accuracy, version control, and traceability.
- Assist with preparation of progress reports, monitoring summaries, and regulatory deliverables as required by sponsors, IRBs, and OVPR.
- Support communication and coordination with participating sites, serving as a consistent point of contact for imaging and data-related processes.
- Assist with website maintenance, trial communications, and dissemination activities, including basic content updates and coordination of informational materials.
- Support social media and digital outreach efforts related to the clinical trials, in coordination with Lab Leadership and institutional guidelines.
- Facilitate clear, timely communication across domestic and international collaborators.
Please note: This is a specified term position that will last 12 months. An extension may be reviewed after the initial 12 months but is not guaranteed.
The Cerebrovascular and Neurointerventional Research Laboratory is dedicated to pioneering advancements in the field of Neurointerventional surgery. Our research team is deeply committed to enhancing clinical practices and outcomes for patients suffering from a spectrum of cerebrovascular disorders, including stroke, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, unruptured aneurysms, carotid artery disease, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), and other related conditions. Through our focused clinical research, we strive to forge new frontiers in endovascular treatments and patient care.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, clinical, or technical field (e.g., life science, biomedical engineering, nursing, radiologic technology, data science, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 1 year research experience in clinical research, clinical trials operations, or imaging data management.
- Demonstrated experience handling digital data and maintaining organized, high-quality data repositories.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage repetitive, high-volument quality control tasks with consistent accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (e.g., master’s degree, PhD, MD, etc.) in a health science or technical science field.
- Familiarity with DICOM headers, medical imaging viewers, and neuroimaging workflows.
- Experience supporting multi-site or international clinical trials.
- Experience with complex systems data management or large, multi-source data sets.
- Fluency in Spanish
Please attach a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Erin Curry at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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