Clinical Data Specialist Jobs
Clinical Data Specialist jobs are open across pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and healthcare organizations, from entry-level to senior and principal roles, with specializations in clinical trials data management, regulatory submissions, and electronic data capture. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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ABOUT THIS POSITION
Join our team at Waystar! We’re looking for an Inpatient Coding & Clinical Data Specialist to help drive coding accuracy, data integrity, and product innovation.
In this role, you’ll partner across Product, Clinical, Data Science, and Customer Success teams—and work directly with clients—to improve coding quality, enhance workflows, and shape healthcare technology solutions.
- Conduct inpatient coding & documentation audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Analyze clinical and coding data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Perform medical record reviews and deliver clear, actionable insights
- Partner with clients to provide feedback, education, and best practice guidance
- Serve as a coding SME supporting product development and innovation
- Collaborate with Data Science and Product teams to enhance performance and insights
- Stay current on coding guidelines and industry trends
CCS, CIC and/or CDIP required (CCDS preferred)
- 3–5+ years of inpatient coding experience
- Strong audit, data analysis, and client-facing experience
- Ability to translate complex coding concepts into clear insights
- Strong understanding of coding regulations, documentation guidelines, and industry trends
- Experience working cross-functionally; healthcare tech experience is a plus
If you’re passionate about improving healthcare through data, coding, and innovation—we’d love to connect.
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans.
WAYSTAR PERKS
- Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
- Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
- We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
- Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
- Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
- 401(K) program with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee resource groups
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Join our team at Waystar! We’re looking for an Inpatient Coding & Clinical Data Specialist to help drive coding accuracy, data integrity, and product innovation.
In this role, you’ll partner across Product, Clinical, Data Science, and Customer Success teams—and work directly with clients—to improve coding quality, enhance workflows, and shape healthcare technology solutions.
- Conduct inpatient coding & documentation audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Analyze clinical and coding data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Perform medical record reviews and deliver clear, actionable insights
- Partner with clients to provide feedback, education, and best practice guidance
- Serve as a coding SME supporting product development and innovation
- Collaborate with Data Science and Product teams to enhance performance and insights
- Stay current on coding guidelines and industry trends
CCS, CIC and/or CDIP required (CCDS preferred)
- 3–5+ years of inpatient coding experience
- Strong audit, data analysis, and client-facing experience
- Ability to translate complex coding concepts into clear insights
- Strong understanding of coding regulations, documentation guidelines, and industry trends
- Experience working cross-functionally; healthcare tech experience is a plus
If you’re passionate about improving healthcare through data, coding, and innovation—we’d love to connect.
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans.
WAYSTAR PERKS
- Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
- Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
- We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
- Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
- Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
- 401(K) program with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee resource groups
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute13
- Ascension2
- Banner Health2
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center2
- Mary Washington Healthcare2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals16
- Education8
- Technology & Software3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical data specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health informatics, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with EDC systems such as Medidata Rave or Oracle InForm
- Working knowledge of CDISC standards including CDASH and SDTM
- Proficiency in data validation, query management, and database lock procedures
- Familiarity with FDA regulations and ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice guidelines
- Experience supporting Phase I through Phase III clinical trials
Tips for Your Clinical Data Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to EDC systems
List every electronic data capture platform you've used, such as Medidata Rave, Oracle InForm, or Veeva Vault EDC, by name. Hiring managers screen for specific system experience before they read anything else on a clinical data specialist resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical data specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by therapeutic area
Oncology, rare disease, and cardiovascular trials each have distinct data complexity and regulatory expectations. Search for openings that name your therapeutic area so your domain experience reads as directly relevant from the first line of your application.
Quantify your data cleaning contributions
Replace vague statements like 'managed clinical data' with specifics: number of studies supported, query resolution rates, or database lock timelines you contributed to. Concrete metrics give reviewers a way to compare you against other candidates.
Prepare to demo your CDISC knowledge
Many clinical data specialist interviews include a technical screen on CDASH and SDTM standards. Review mapping conventions and be ready to explain how you've applied them to real datasets, not just describe the standards in abstract terms.
Follow up with a protocol-specific question
After a final-round interview, send a brief follow-up that references one data challenge specific to the indication or phase the team mentioned. It signals genuine engagement with the work, not just the job title.
Clinical Data Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical data specialists?
The companies hiring the most clinical data specialists right now include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Ascension, and Banner Health, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and large health systems consistently account for the majority of postings.
How many clinical data specialist jobs are remote?
About 37% of clinical data specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in clinical operations. Data management, query resolution, and electronic data capture work tends to be the most remote-eligible, while roles tied to on-site trial coordination or lab data oversight typically require a local presence.
How do you become a clinical data specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, health informatics, or statistics field. Build hands-on exposure through entry-level clinical research assistant or data coordinator positions, where you'll learn EDC platforms and query workflows in practice. Earning a CCDM certification from the Society for Clinical Data Management strengthens your candidacy. From there, progression into specialist roles follows demonstrated trial experience.
Can you get a clinical data specialist job with little experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate relevant technical skills. Employers often consider candidates who have completed clinical research coordinator roles, academic research projects involving data collection, or formal training programs that include EDC system practice. Highlighting any exposure to CDISC standards, GCP training, or regulatory submission workflows helps close the experience gap in your application materials.
What does the clinical data specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen focused on your trial experience and EDC background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through data validation scenarios, CDISC mapping logic, or discrepancy resolution workflows. A hiring manager conversation covers therapeutic area fit and cross-functional collaboration. Some employers add a short written or practical data exercise before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to clinical data specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical data specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, therapeutic area focus, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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