Sr Clinical Trials Data and Technology Analyst

The Senior Clinical Trials Data and Technology Analyst serves as a senior technical resource for the clinical research applications, data integrations, analytics, and reporting solutions managed by the Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM). Working under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Trials Data and Technology, the Senior Analyst independently performs complex application administration, data management, reporting, validation, technical development, and system enhancement activities supporting Brown University Health’s clinical trial operations.

The Senior Analyst provides advanced technical support for OnCore, eReg, REDCap, TrialConnX, Advarra Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Snowflake, and associated integrations with Epic, Workday, and other institutional systems. The position leads assigned technical projects, develops and maintains data pipelines and reporting solutions, troubleshoots complex application and data issues, and recommends workflow and system improvements.

Within the technology strategy, application governance, and priorities established by CCRM leadership, the Senior Analyst works closely with the Brown Health Office of Cancer Research (BHOCR), clinical research departments, Information Services, and external vendors to implement and support reliable, compliant, and efficient clinical research technology solutions. Serves as the primary technical resource for CCRM-supported clinical research applications and research informatics solutions.

Given BHOCR’s significant operational experience with and historical investment in OnCore, the Senior Analyst facilitates ongoing technical collaboration between CCRM and BHOCR. This includes gathering oncology-specific requirements, evaluating workflow impacts, supporting testing, and helping develop solutions that address both institutional and oncology research needs while remaining consistent with CCRM’s governance of the enterprise OnCore platform.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Clinical Research Systems Administration

• Independently administers, configures, supports, and optimizes clinical research applications, including OnCore, eReg, REDCap, TrialConnX, Advarra Analytics, and related systems.
• Serves as a senior technical subject matter expert for research applications, workflows, integrations, and reporting.
• Evaluates system issues, recommends solutions, and implements approved enhancements in accordance with established governance and change-control processes.
• Develops and maintains application documentation, technical specifications, and user support materials.
• Provides advanced end-user training and technical support.
• Manages clinical research technology training curricula within NetLearning, including assignment, maintenance, updates, completion tracking, and coordination of training requirements for system access and onboarding.
• Evaluates training effectiveness and recommends enhancements to support user adoption, data quality, and compliance with institutional standards.

Data Management, Reporting, and Analytics

• Designs, develops, and maintains operational, regulatory, financial, and executive reporting solutions.
• Develops dashboards, data visualizations, metrics, and key performance indicators using approved analytics platforms.
• Performs advanced data analysis and develops reporting solutions that support operational decision-making and organizational goals.
• Supports the development and maintenance of research data marts, data models, and reporting environments.

Data Integration and Technical Development

• Develops, maintains, and supports data pipelines, system integrations, APIs, and automated workflows.
• Participates in system implementations, upgrades, migrations, interface testing, and technical enhancement projects.
• Develops programs, scripts, and data transformation processes to support reporting, analytics, and data quality initiatives.
• Identifies and resolves data integrity, integration, and workflow issues.

Compliance, Validation, and Quality Assurance

• Serves as the technical lead for 21 CFR Part 11 validation activities associated with eReg and other regulated clinical research systems, including the development, execution, and maintenance of validation plans, test scripts, requirements traceability documentation, change-control records, and associated validation deliverables.
• Leads assigned validation activities for regulated research systems, including development and maintenance of test scripts, validation documentation, and change-control records.
• Ensures application changes are appropriately documented, tested, and implemented in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supports ongoing data quality, compliance, and system integrity initiatives.

Collaboration and Project Leadership

• Leads assigned technology, reporting, and workflow improvement projects.
• Collaborates with CCRM, BHOCR, Information Services, research departments, and external vendors to support clinical research technology initiatives.
• Supports the evaluation, testing, and implementation of application enhancements and workflow improvements.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to analysts, coordinators, and research personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Advanced knowledge of clinical trial management systems, research applications, analytics, reporting platforms, and research informatics.

Demonstrated expertise in application administration, data integration, reporting, business intelligence, and workflow optimization within a clinical research environment.

Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, data governance, system validation, regulatory requirements, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance principles.

Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex technical and operational issues, develop practical solutions, manage multiple priorities, and provide technical guidance to users and team members.

Proficiency with clinical research applications and analytics tools, including OnCore, eReg, REDCap, TrialConnX, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Snowflake, APIs, SQL, Python, and related technologies preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Analytics, Clinical Research, or a related field required.

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in research technology, application administration, data management, analytics, reporting, or research informatics within a healthcare, academic, or research environment.

Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise applications, developing reporting and analytics solutions, managing data integrations, and leading complex technical initiatives.

Experience with clinical trial management systems, validated applications, and regulated research environments preferred.

Clinical research experience, including experience as a clinical research coordinator, nurse, regulatory specialist, research data manager, or other research operations role, is preferred.

Experience translating clinical, operational, and regulatory requirements into technology solutions supporting clinical research workflows is highly desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal office environment with frequent computer use and regular interaction with clinical research, operational, and technical personnel.

Occasional travel between Brown University Health locations may be required to support system implementations, training, or project activities.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Exercises a high degree of independent judgment in the administration, configuration, support, and optimization of clinical research applications, reporting platforms, and data integrations.

Independently evaluates technical issues, develops solutions, leads assigned projects, and recommends system and workflow improvements.

Works within established CCRM governance, policies, priorities, and technology standards while collaborating with BHOCR and other key stakeholders to support clinical research technology initiatives. Refers matters involving strategic direction, institutional priorities, governance decisions, significant resource allocation, competing stakeholder priorities, or major system changes to the Manager of Clinical Trials Data and Technology.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides technical leadership, mentoring, training, and work direction to analysts, coordinators, and other research personnel involved in clinical research technology and reporting activities.

May lead project teams and coordinate assigned technical initiatives. Does not have direct responsibility for hiring, performance management, compensation, or disciplinary actions.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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