Research Officer (data manager) within the Visceral Surgery Department

About the job

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Research Officer (data manager) within the Visceral Surgery Department

The Visceral Surgery Department of the Surgery Department (DC) at CHUV is offering a position for a research officer (data manager) with a workload between 80% and 100%.

The starting date is scheduled for January 1, 2026, or to be agreed upon.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in care, medical research, and education.

The Visceral Surgery Department (CHV) brings together experts in many specialties:

hepato-biliary and pancreas, esophagus–stomach, colorectal, proctology, general surgery, abdominal wall surgery, melanoma–sarcoma, endocrine surgery, bariatric surgery, and transplantation.

Thanks to cutting-edge skills and modern infrastructure, it provides care for a wide range of digestive pathologies, the abdominal wall, and non-digestive intra-abdominal organs.

Mission

• You develop and manage the department's databases within the framework of the requirements of Highly Specialized Medicine (MHS) and internal quality standards
• You collect patient data from various source documents (operative protocols, discharge letters, consultation reports) and enter this information into dedicated databases (e.g., Adjumed, REDCap)
• You collaborate with nursing teams and the secretariat to ensure short- and long-term data traceability
• You support the clinical operations manager in planning and conducting clinical studies
• You participate in interdisciplinary meetings, prepare reports, and contribute to project follow-up
• You perform data extraction and analysis within the framework of research projects in visceral surgery and/or quality controls.

Profile

• You hold a basic training in the medical, paramedical field, or an equivalent qualification
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in database management
• You have excellent command of French (spoken and written) and good knowledge of English (level B2)
• You have prior experience with electronic data capture systems
• You master common computer tools (MS Office)
• You demonstrate planning, organization, and strong personal commitment
• You possess analytical and synthesis skills, as well as developed critical judgment
• You are flexible, open-minded, creative, and able to work independently while having an excellent team spirit.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-style company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Dr. Sc. Sandrine Geinoz, at 021 314 66 51

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, it will be necessary to provide us with an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas as well as an identity document.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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