Qualifications

• Most employers require a bachelor's degree in life science, computer science or a related discipline. Along with education, employers require several years of experience in clinical data management, as well as knowledge of research protocols.
  
  

Duties

• A clinical data coordinator manages the clinical data required for research and trials. This can include creating clinical research forms, validation policies and databases for each study or trial. These professionals also run queries, as well as create and maintain clinical reports throughout the study or trial.
  
  

Significance

• Clinical studies and trials require an extensive amount of documentation and data for the Food and Drug Administration, which oversees these practices. Clinical data coordinators manage electronic data to ensure completion and accuracy, as well as adherence to all federal regulations.
  
  

Compensation

• In July 2010, PayScale listed a national median salary between $34,269 and $52,569 per year for this occupation.