Part-time Data Manager / Medical Documentalist (50-75%) (m/f/d)

The German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) is one of the largest cancer research centres in Europe. “Research for a life without cancer” is our mission and for this our world-class scientists work together with all employees. We investigate how cancer is created, identify cancer risk factors and look for new strategies that prevent people from suffering from cancer. We develop new methods that allow tumours to be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients to be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting. To strengthen the Department of Primary Cancer Prevention under the direction of Prof. Dr. Ute Mons, we are looking for a:n Data Manager:in / Medical:n Documentary:in (m/w/d) in parttime (50-75%). Reference number: 2025-0317 The Department of Primary Cancer Prevention of the German Cancer Research Centre with Jobs at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) in Heidelberg has set itself the task of developing new strategies for reducing cancer risk factors in the population, optimizing their implementation and evaluating their effectiveness. Our multidisciplinary team conducts, among other things, population-related prevention studies, with the aim of identifying evidence-based and using innovative research approaches to identify cancer and its precursors earlier and preventing them from providing targeted services to the population.

Their tasks include the entire spectrum of data management such as database creation, data processing and design of the data flow in clinical-epidemiological studies in the field of prevention research. These include: Conception, development and administration of study databases: programming, implementation, validation and administration of databases Development and implementation of data input masks and user interfaces Creation and implementation of data management and validation plans Programming of data validation checks and macros and their validation Data collection and management of study data Ensuring and monitoring data quality and security in the database environment Create workflows and SOPs for documentation and reports Coordination and documentation of the overall data balance of the studies Working with the planning and implementation of patient-oriented studies Structure and solution of organisational and process challenges Development and implementation of efficient ETL processes for study data Creating and implementing online questionnaires Enable the user team to use the newly developed data solutions and databases Prepare and provide research data for scientific analyses

You have a completed bachelor's or master's degree or an education in the field of medical computer science, medical documentation, medical information management or comparable qualifications. You also have well-founded knowledge in the creation and application of databases (MS SQL Server, MS Access, SQL, VBA programming) Analysis software such as SAS and R medical terminology and relevant legal regulations, data protection, guidelines and recommendations Quality Assurance and Quality Management the transfer of complex facts into simple, action-oriented frameworks German and English in Word and Writing You enjoy a responsible activity and stand out through a very well-structured way of working, very good communication skills and team spirit.

Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art infra structure and capacity for inter­national exchange at top level 30 days off Flexible working times Compensation according to TV-L including occupational pensions and benefits Possibility of mobile work and part-time work Family friendly working environment Continuing to work: completed German-land job ticket Develop your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development promote your talents Our company health management offers a comprehensive range of services for your well-being