Research Data Manager Lead

Anticipated End Date: 2026-11-28

Position Title: Research Data Manager Lead

Job Description:

Research Data Manager Lead

Location: Ideal candidates will be able to report to our Pulse Point location at 123 S Justison Street, Suite #200, Wilmington, DE 19801.

This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Research Data Manager Lead is responsible for leading data management activities for retrospective, prospective, and clinical research projects.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Develop and manage data collection and abstraction processes for medical chart abstraction, survey research, and clinical research studies to collect information from physicians and patients for Carelon Research clients.

Coordinate and participate in the development and design of questionnaires used to conduct patient and physician surveys as well as case report forms used for medical chart abstraction and research data collected by investigative sites.

Manage and coordinate data collection and management activities for assigned research projects.

Develop standard operating procedures and monitor and conduct reviews to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, client specifications, contractual scope of work and regulatory agency guidelines.

Lead process for identifying, selecting and contracting third-party service providers as needed for medical chart abstraction, survey conduct, or clinical research.

Manage data collection project management.

Conduct data reviews for completeness and consistency.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, Sociology, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field of study.

Five (5) years of experience in related occupation(s).

Experience Requirements:

Five (5) years of clinical research or health sciences experience must include:

electronic data management systems;

clinical data management, including data management leadership and late phase research;

leading and managing data management projects;

SAS

Alternate Education:

Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, Sociology, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field of study and

Three (3) years of clinical research or health sciences experience. Must have skills listed above.

APPLY: https://careers.elevancehealth.com/

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family: RDA > Research Data

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration .

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.