Biomedical Data Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Sage Bionetworks, we believe in the power of open science and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance human health. We work at the intersection of data, technology, and research, developing open, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data resources that accelerate discovery. Our team includes scientists, engineers, project managers, ethicists, and data curators working together to make biomedical data more useful, transparent, and reusable.

We’re seeking a Biomedical Data Manager to support our growing portfolio of biomedical data coordination efforts. You will collaborate across teams to curate, organize, and annotate complex datasets, helping ensure data integrity, accessibility, and interoperability. If you thrive at the intersection of science and data—bridging technical workflows with community-driven science—we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary

As a Professional Biomedical Data Manager, you will coordinate data management and curation activities that support discovery-driven science. You will help apply data models, metadata standards, and governance practices that make scientific data more reusable and transparent.

Key Responsibilities

Data Standards and Curation

Apply and contribute to standards for storing, describing, and sharing heterogeneous data, including clinical, multi-omic, imaging, and other biomedical data.

Support FAIR data curation and harmonization workflows using data capture and curation tooling developed at Sage or other program-agnostic tools for data tracking, curation, annotation, and metadata validation. Contribute feedback to the technical development team to improve these tools and workflows.

Ensure accuracy and completeness of data and metadata across projects and datasets.

Collaboration and Coordination

Collaborate with bioinformatics engineers, software developers, project managers, and governance experts to align data and metadata management practices across programs.

Support consistent application of metadata templates, controlled vocabularies, and data models across projects.

Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure that scientific and technical teams share a common understanding of data structures and standards.

Community and Support

Onboard researchers and data contributors to tools and workflows for submitting and sharing data.

Support community engagement activities such as contributor onboarding sessions, documentation updates, and coordination of shared data resources.

Contribute to team discussions that advance open science and responsible data sharing practices.

Data Validation and Harmonization

Compile, clean, and validate data and metadata.

Identify and resolve discrepancies in scientific datasets.

Assist in preparing data summaries, documentation, and status reports to track progress against project milestones.

We’d Love to Hear from You If You

Hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., public health, neuroscience, genetics, informatics, or library science).

Have 2+ years of experience in data management, curation, or a related area.

Are familiar with biomedical data models and metadata management tools.

Have basic proficiency in R or Python and collaborative development systems such as git.

Have familiarity with or interest in knowledge graphs, semantic data modeling, or ontology-based annotation.

Have experience working in Agile environments, including participation in Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives.

Work well in multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly across scientific and technical audiences.

Bring strong organizational and time management skills.

Value inclusion, accessibility, and thoughtful collaboration in your work.

Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms is a plus.

Job Functions and Physical Requirements

The following cognitive and physical activities outline the essential functions required for successful job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions.

Physical Demands

Extended periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer.

Repeated wrist, hand, and finger movements.

Requires clear vision for tasks like data analysis, transcribing, computer use, and reading.

Occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Cognitive Demands

Able to work effectively under deadlines.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Flexibility to adapt to changing environments, priorities and multitask.

Additional Requirements

Travel is required a minimum of two times per year for on-site events in Seattle, WA.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Works well in a team and maintains professionalism.

Follows company policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations.

Note : This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification as job duties evolve.

About Us

Sage Bionetworks is a nonprofit biomedical research organization that was founded in Seattle in 2009. We focus on advancing human health through open science practices and radical collaboration, with a view to breaking down existing silos in science and technology. Through our work, we guide responsible data sharing and reuse, benchmark scientific methods and results, and empower participants to be active partners in research. We are a bold team of scientists, engineers, product developers, governance specialists and business experts, working to bring data and communities together in unique ways that accelerate medical progress. As a growing organization, Sage is supported through a dynamic portfolio of competitive research grants, commercial partnerships, and philanthropic contributions.

Sage Bionetworks is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit package, competitive to both commercial and not-for-profit life science organizations. The plan includes : health, dental, vision, life, AD&D and long term disability benefits; paid time off; a retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; a shared incentives plan, voluntary long term care insurance, and other voluntary products. Additional information can found here : Benefits – Sage Bionetworks

At Sage Bionetworks, we implement equitable workplace strategies to guarantee fair compensation. Actual compensation is determined based on current market data, experience, and internal pay parity. This position is classified as a Sage Professional level, with a salary range of $72,100 to $94,815. New hires typically receive an offer between the minimum and midpoint of the range, although higher offers may be considered based on experience and market conditions.

We have a distributed workforce and support remote and / or on-site hybrid work arrangements within the United States. All interviews will be conducted virtually unless otherwise communicated.

At Sage Bionetworks, we uphold equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without bias to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on these protected categories, in compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws.