# Clinical Data Managers > Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends. - Code: 15-2051.02 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 15-2051) - Family: [Computer & Mathematical](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-15), one of its 38 occupations - Tasks: 21 tasks (19 core and 2 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/15-2051.02 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/15-2051.02.json ## What the work is made of 1. Design and validate clinical databases, including designing or testing logic checks. Core task · Task 16281 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 2. Process clinical data, including receipt, entry, verification, or filing of information. Core task · Task 16284 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 3. Generate data queries, based on validation checks or errors and omissions identified during data entry, to resolve identified problems. Core task · Task 16280 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 4. Develop project-specific data management plans that address areas such as coding, reporting, or transfer of data, database locks, and work flow processes. Core task · Task 16285 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 5. Monitor work productivity or quality to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures. Core task · Task 16279 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 6. Prepare appropriate formatting to data sets as requested. Core task · Task 16268 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 7. Design forms for receiving, processing, or tracking data. Core task · Task 16286 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 8. Prepare data analysis listings and activity, performance, or progress reports. Core task · Task 16277 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 9. Confer with end users to define or implement clinical system requirements such as data release formats, delivery schedules, and testing protocols. Core task · Task 16282 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 10. Perform quality control audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, or proper usage of clinical systems and data. Core task · Task 16278 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 11. Analyze clinical data using appropriate statistical tools. Core task · Task 16283 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 12. Evaluate processes and technologies, and suggest revisions to increase productivity and efficiency. Core task · Task 16269 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 13. Develop technical specifications for data management programming and communicate needs to information technology staff. Core task · Task 16270 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 14. Write work instruction manuals, data capture guidelines, or standard operating procedures. Core task · Task 16273 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 15. Track the flow of work forms, including in-house data flow or electronic forms transfer. Core task · Task 16274 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 16. Supervise the work of data management project staff. Core task · Task 16276 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 17. Contribute to the compilation, organization, and production of protocols, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, or other controlled documentation. Core task · Task 16272 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 18. Read technical literature and participate in continuing education or professional associations to maintain awareness of current database technology and best practices. Core task · Task 16266 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 19. Train staff on technical procedures or software program usage. Core task · Task 16275 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 20. Develop or select specific software programs for various research scenarios. Supplemental task · Task 16271 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, July 2016 21. Provide support and information to functional areas such as marketing, clinical monitoring, and medical affairs. 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