Data Management Specialist

About your role

Within LUMC, you work with research data that directly contributes to scientific research and improvements in healthcare. Large volumes of data are collected every day from clinical studies, experimental research, quality registries and patient care. The quality and usability of this data strongly depend on how information is structured, described and made findable and accessible.

Your work focuses on building and maintaining research data infrastructures within the OBiBa framework, consisting of Opal, Mica and Agate , an open-source data warehouse that can be interfaced with R and Python. You work with various data sources and ensure that research data remains reliable, reusable and easy to find in line with the FAIR principles. You also support researchers in structuring data and translating research questions into suitable data solutions.

You work closely with data engineers, data stewards and Opal data managers, among others. In addition, you collaborate extensively with biomedical researchers, physicians and clinicians. Technology plays an important role, but understanding underlying research questions being able to translate that into database schemas is just as important. The combination of technical depth and close collaboration makes the work varied and intellectually challenging.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining research data infrastructures within the OBiBa framework
• Writing and managing scripts, preferably in R, to optimize data flows
• Connecting data sources, including Castor EDC and HiX, and monitoring data quality
• Supporting researchers in structuring, managing and making research data accessible

The work environment is defined by collaboration, technical innovation and a strong connection between data, research and patient care.

About your workplace

Leiden University Medical Center is an academic hospital where patient care, research and education are closely connected. Within LUMC, you will be part of Biomedical Data Sciences (BDS), where data, technology and scientific research come together every day. The Advanced Data Management (ADM) team supports researchers in building sustainable and secure research data infrastructures based on FAIR principles.

Working within ADM means working in an environment where innovation and collaboration are central. You work closely with data engineers, data stewards, researchers and other specialists, where making research data accessible and reusable is truly a team effort. The culture is characterized by involvement, intellectual depth and a willingness to actively share knowledge. There is plenty of room to ask questions, contribute ideas and help build future-proof data solutions for research and healthcare.

About you

Maintaining oversight in complex data and research environments characterizes the way you work. Even when multiple projects and interests come together, you continue to set priorities carefully and communicate clearly. Collaborating with researchers, physicians and data specialists comes naturally, while translating technical questions into practical solutions. Curiosity about data, innovation and clinical research motivates you to keep developing yourself. Attention to detail, analytical thinking and a strong sense of quality form the foundation of your work.

In addition, you bring:

• A master’s degree or PhD in Medical Informatics, Data Science, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Biology or a related field
• Strong programming skills in R; knowledge of Python is considered a plus
• Experience with data management, database design and FAIR principles
• Preferably experience within a clinical research environment or with OBiBa software, such as Opal and Mica

Our offer

Driven by health; that's our mission. This applies not only to our patients but also to our employees. We strive to provide a safe, inclusive and equitable work environment, with a focus on talent development and connected leadership. In order to be able to continue to learn and develop, we offer internal and external training. You are also entitled to an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), holiday allowance, sports budget, bicycle scheme, home office allowance and an excellent commuting allowance. Furthermore, as an employee of LUMC, you are also affiliated with the ABP pension fund. This means that 70% of your pension premium is paid by LUMC, leaving you with a higher net salary. Nice, right?

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What do we represent?

As an academic medical center, LUMC strives to have a workforce that is a good reflection of society. We are committed to the highest quality in health care, education and (international) research, in which diverse perspectives are essential. Sustainability is also a high priority for us: we are committed to a healthy future, not only for people, but also for the planet. In line with these values, we aim to be a creative and inspiring place to work, where everyone feels at home, safe and valued. It's all about who you are and what you bring to contribute, regardless of your background. Together, we work toward a sustainable and inclusive future, both for the people around us and for the world we live in. Together, we are LUMC.  

More information

• As a Data Management Specialist, your salary will be between € 3,598 and € 5,669 gross per month (scale 10, CAO UMC). These figures are based on a full-time position.
• The procedure contains two interview rounds. The first round is with the ADM Coordinator, and the second round is with a team member.
• Applications from employment/recruitment agencies will not be considered.