Data Managers (100%)

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Department: Family Medicine and Population Health
Regime Full-time

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The Global Health Institute of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) is looking for

full-time (100%) Data Managers

The Global Health Institute's (GHI) mission is to conduct research aimed at improving the health of people worldwide, build capacity for global health research and engage in the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions for health problems in low- and middle-income countries. Research activities cover different areas such as reproductive health, chronic disease management, (neglected) infectious diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases (www.uantwerpen.be/en/rg/global-health-institute).

Background

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases such as mpox and Ebola continue to pose major public health threats for many countries and have disproportionately affected the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Vaccines are considered as a key public health intervention in the management of disease outbreaks. Generating evidence through clinical trials that are locally relevant and scientifically rigorous is essential to move developed vaccines to licensure in different populations.

As sponsor of several vaccine trials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Global Health Institute is looking for additional data management experts to both conduct quality research and create and maintain quality databases.

Position

• Development of databases and data specifications, including design, user requirements and access rights, building in controls, validating data;
• Development and maintenance of all data management documentation (SOP, work instructions, data management plan, randomization plan, other study-specific data management documents);
• Perform quality assurance/quality control-checks of data captured in the clinical database, in line with company quality standards and coordinate timely database corrections with clinical sites;
• Maintain databases throughout their life cycle to ensure data integrity, generate and review documentation regarding database changes;
• Reviewing clinical data;
• Monitor and track data entry and resolve queries according to agreed timelines;
• Assist in monitoring study statistics and site performance;
• Assist in standardising procedures around meta-data management;
• Coordinate archiving of study databases and related documents (including backup, optimisation, integrity verification);
• Assist in the procurement of software, hardware and data storage upgrades;
• Be willing to make regular field visits to DR Congo (and possibly other African countries) to oversee data management or related activities and install necessary software;
• Provide training on data management to the study teams (in Belgium and international institutions);
• Assume responsibility for leading, supervising and monitoring the data management activities of clinical research associates and monitors;
• Managing potential protocol violations/deviations within clinical studies;

Profile

• Minimum master's degree in Epidemiology, Computer Science, Statistics, Computer Engineering or a related field;
• At least 2-5 years of experience as a (clinical) data manager;
• Good understanding of clinical studies and knowledge of or training in ICH Good Clinical Practices;
• High proficiency with MS Office;
• Experience in Electronic Data Capture system; Experience in REDCap is an asset;
• Computer experience in database, spreadsheet and analysis software (e.g. R, SAS, Python);
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is required, as well as scientific and clinical research methods;
• Ability to work with large data sets with attention to detail;
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills effectively in a highly organised manner, adhering to legal guidelines and standard operating procedures;
• Excellent organisational skills and good problem-solving skills;
• Strong interest in scientific work, flexible attitude and strong sense of initiative and responsibility;
• Good communication skills;
• Excellent knowledge of English, good knowledge of French; knowledge of Dutch is a plus;
• Ability to work in a team and if necessary independently, to (train) the study team, in Belgium and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (and other sub-Saharan African countries);
• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision and meet deadlines;
• Willing to travel to (remote) sites in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (and other sub-Saharan African countries);
• Experience working with/in developing countries (preferably in Africa) is a great asset;
• Knowledge of and experience with industry standards related to data management, i.e. CDISC, SDTM, ADaM, is a plus.

Reporting

You will report to and be supervised by a lead project manager at the University of Antwerp, who has a direct functional link with the Principal Investigators of the clinical trial.

What we offer

• Working in an intellectually stimulating, international and interdisciplinary research environment, with room for personal initiative;
• A fixed-term contract of 12 months for 1 FTE position with a possibility of extension pending funding;
• Start date: ASAP or September 2026 at the latest;
• You will receive a gross monthly salary within pay band 7.1 – 9.1 of the pay scales of the Administrative and Technical Staff. Your entry-level grade depends on your relevant professional experience. More information on our pay scales and other benefits can be found here on our website.
• You get meal vouchers, eco vouchers, internet connectivity allowance, group insurance, guaranteed income insurance, and a bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of your commute by public transport;
• You will work largely at Campus Drie Eiken with in a dynamic and stimulating working environment and flexible working time arrangements (possibility to work from home 2-3 days a week).
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp and discover all the additional benefits we offer.

How to apply

• You can apply for this job through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform until August 3^rd, 2026, 24h CET. Click on 'apply for job', complete the online application form and don’t forget to include the following document: motivation letter and your CV.
• The selection committee will review all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. Once a decision has been made, we will notify you and inform you of the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the content of the job or the relevant projects, please contact the project managers, Dr. Ynke Larivière, ynke.lariviere@uantwerpen.be, and Dr. Maha Salloum, maha.salloum@uantwerpen.be, or the head of GHI, Prof. Jean-Pierre Van geertruyden, jean-pierre.vangeertruyden@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the Frequently Asked Questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerp.be.

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