Data Manager

Summary

Join DNAstack as a Data Manager and drive data platforming onto the ASAP CRN Cloud, ensuring successful data releases. You will serve as the primary point of contact for research teams, coordinating calendars, scheduling meetings, and tracking progress. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, communicate effectively, and identify/solve potential risks. Organize meetings, prepare materials, and support internal knowledge-sharing. This remote-first role offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge Parkinson's disease research.

Requirements

• University degree in a health-related or science-related field (neuroscience preferred)
• 3+ years of clinical and/or professional experience related to data management (e.g. with clinical trials, in an academic lab or other research environment)
• Experience working with researchers in an academic setting
• Strong proficiency with standard digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, Zoom, Excel)
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and relationship building
• Exemplary written and verbal communication
• Self-driven and able to work independently, while also maintaining transparency within teams
• Proactive problem solver - showcases creativity in addressing challenges, offering solutions to complex problems
• Quick learner and curious team player, someone who is unafraid to ask questions
• Adaptable and flexible, is able to adjust priorities based on changing needs while maintaining strategic commitments
• Comfort working across teams and managing multiple priorities
• Comfort and preference for working with project management tools e.g. Asana, ClickUp, etc

Responsibilities

• Own and drive data platforming onto the ASAP CRN Cloud, ensuring the successful execution of data releases
• Serve as the primary point of contact for research teams including owning outreach and engagement, providing materials, and following-up as needed
• Coordinate calendars and schedule meetings with research teams and other stakeholders
• Track data platforming progress and ensure processes and timelines are being followed
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders to share progress
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders including internal program management, bioinformatic teams, and external collaborators to ensure a well-organized platforming process
• Identify potential data platforming risks and identify solutions to stakeholders
• Organize and host regular external meetings with research teams and sponsors, including preparing agendas and presentations, taking minutes, and sending succinct and actionable summary communications
• Support internal knowledge-sharing by regularly participating in internal meetings and communication channels to share updates and flag risks to internal project team

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous employment within a small, agile team e.g. startup or small lab
• Previous experience working with Parkinson’s data or other neuroscience data
• Previous experience in project management
• Knowledge expertise in genomics, or bioinformatics is an asset

Benefits

• Remote friendly with flexible hours
• Opportunity to contribute to open science and global data-sharing efforts