Business Data Analyst

30-Nov-2021

School of Public Health - Biostatistics

69773BR

University Job Title

Business Data Analyst

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

30-Dec-2022

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (24)

Wage Ranges

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Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

37-55 College Street
New Haven,, CT 06510

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Searchable Job Family

Computing and Information Systems

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Position Focus:

Works closely with faculty and researchers across the university and VA with a focus on COVID-19 clinical trials. Supports COVID-19 research projects, including design, data management, and data analysis. Maintains policies and procedures for ensuring data security and integrity as required by CFR21 Part 11. Develops compliance and progress reports for COVID-19 clinical trials for submission to FDA. Collaborates with researchers to make data analysis understandable and provides instruction and training on database usage and data analysis techniques as appropriate.

Works with varied data sources including self-reported questionnaires, ecologic momentary assessment, EHR, claims, VA administrative, etc. YCAS Projects will include assisting with DSMB reporting, as well as working on Veteran Affairs Projects.

Manage several routine research projects simultaneously and ensures that the design, testing, implementation, and prioritization objectives are met.

Provides guidance and expertise at all stages of the research process including data management, analysis and visualization.

Documents database procedures and policies and resolves complex protocol issues in existing databases.

Works closely with study Principal Investigators to develop detailed data management data and data analysis plans for implementation.

Works directly with research personnel to identify and resolve technical issues, troubleshoot problems, and create reports. Manage client expectations by communicating directly with staff to understand goals and solve user problems.

Develop and implement relevant data management procedures and statistical programs to incorporate data from multiple projects and/or sources.

Create reports for data quality and facilitate data management meetings with experts within and outside the university.

Ensure accuracy of data reporting across various analytical tools and multiple data sources; serve as the primary point of contact for questions and queries, troubleshooting, etc.

In preparation of research grant applications and articles, supply investigators with expertise pertaining to data management, data analysis, and validity.

Essential Duties

1. Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of metrics to enable departments’ operating oversight and external results reporting. Leverage metrics to identify business opportunities and risks to drive strategic action.2. Create central databases from existing data currently stored in multiple data sources. Designs comprehensive databases with advance knowledge of relevant applications impacting on the data analyses and reporting.3. Use advanced statistical knowledge to provide support in managing and analyzing data.  Provide compelling and concise analysis to enable business owners to make well informed decisions regarding options for problem resolution and opportunity realization. 4. Identify quality issues and prepare root cause analysis and action plans to improve work quality.5. Contributes in testing and quality assurance process. Collaborates with developers and end-users to ensure that application functionality meets client needs. Tests solutions, problem-solve issues, and coordinate enhancements. 6. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Management of projects with an emphasis on analytical and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Proven expertise in data management, research studies and methodology, data analysis, and related software applications.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to work in a collaborative environment with the Biostatistics team and clinical investigators having differing quantitative and clinical backgrounds. Well-developed communication skills with the ability to form strong relationships.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Possess an understanding of research protocols as related to study design, data modeling, data collection, data management electronic system design, and statistical analysis with the ability to bring projects to conclusion in a timely manner.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Understanding research protocols as related to study design. Experience with research data collection instruments and data management tools. Experience with electronic data management systems. Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task by setting priorities among a number of conflicting demands. Experience with electronic data systems- REDCap, Qualtrics, Advarra EDC.

Weekend Hours Required?

No

Evening Hours Required?

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at [email protected], or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: [email protected].

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