Clinical Data Specialists play a critical role in healthcare organizations, managing the integrity and flow of clinical data that informs patient outcomes and research advancement. This posting invites qualified candidates to register their interest in future Clinical Data Specialist opportunities within our growing data and analytics function, where roles could involve building and maintaining robust data pipelines that support clinical decision-making and regulatory compliance. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About the opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Clinical Data Specialist positions where you could contribute to the collection, validation, and delivery of clinical data across healthcare systems. Roles of this type may sit within cross-functional teams that prioritize data quality and pipeline reliability, working alongside clinical, IT and analytics stakeholders to ensure data flows securely and accurately from source systems through to downstream analysis and reporting. Typical role overview

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA Type:

Contract

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Full-time Rate:

$560-$800 per day

Experience:

5-10 years in clinical or healthcare data roles

Domain:

Clinical data management

• healthcare analytics

• data pipeline engineering What you would do Typical responsibilities could include: Managing and maintaining clinical data pipelines, ensuring data moves reliably from source systems to analytical environments Designing and executing data quality checks to validate clinical datasets for accuracy, completeness and compliance Collaborating with clinical teams, IT and analytics stakeholders to understand data requirements and resolve data issues Documenting data lineage, transformation logic and quality frameworks to support regulatory and audit requirements Supporting HIPAA compliance protocols and ensuring sensitive patient data is handled securely throughout the pipeline Troubleshooting data anomalies and working with upstream teams to implement corrective actions Contributing to the development of data standards and best practices within the clinical analytics function What you could bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 5-10 years of professional experience in clinical data, healthcare data engineering, or related data roles Hands-on expertise with SQL and relational databases, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain data pipelines Strong understanding of data quality principles and experience implementing validation frameworks Working knowledge of healthcare data standards, clinical workflows and HIPAA compliance requirements Proficiency with at least one analytics or data visualization tool (such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Data Science, or equivalent professional experience Authorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have HIPAA Compliance Certification or Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) certification Experience with statistical analysis or clinical research methodologies Familiarity with healthcare integration standards (HL7, FHIR) or EHR systems Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) What roles of this type could offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: The opportunity to support clinical research and patient care through reliable, high-quality data infrastructure Hands-on work with healthcare data systems and the chance to deepen expertise in clinical data management Collaboration with experienced clinical and analytics teams in a regulated healthcare environment Potential for contract extension and opportunities to transition to permanent roles where applicable Professional development in data pipeline engineering, healthcare compliance and clinical analytics Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment in Boston, Massachusetts About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group partners with leading organizations to identify and place specialized talent in healthcare, technology, engineering, and data analytics. We work closely with our clients to understand their most pressing talent needs and connect skilled professionals with roles where they can make meaningful impact. Our recruitment specialists have deep industry expertise and are committed to supporting your career growth. How to register interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.