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Celebrate Clinical Trials Day by sharing your data and get CRedIT!

Clinical Trials Day is celebrated on May 20, commemorating the day in 1747 on which James Lind is believed to have begun the first known controlled trial. Clinical trials remain the cornerstone of effective scientific and health research, and the clinical research data gathered provides valuable resources for further research, advancing science, and improving human health.

Sharing data is valuable not only to the research community, but also benefits the researchers who have conducted the trials and gathered the data. The Vivli platform enables researcher teams who submit and store their clinical research data to receive CRedIT on their ORCID profiles. Subsequent secondary analysis publications that are derived from the initial data are cited and tracked in Vivli.

Learn more about how data sharing with Vivli can contribute to your CRedIT in this new informational video.

Vivli co-founder to be honored at Research!America Advocacy Awards


Vivli is delighted to congratulate our co-founder and Board member Dr. Barbara Bierer on being chosen to receive the Herbert Pardes Family Award for National Leadership in Advocacy for Research.

The Research!America Advocacy Awards honor “individuals and organizations whose leadership efforts have advanced our nation’s commitment to medical, health, and scientific research.” The award will be presented at an event on March 12 at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Bierer is the faculty co-chair of the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Harvard and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (MRCT Center); a Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston; and a hematologist/oncologist. Her clinical, research, and non-profit work throughout her career demonstrate her commitment to public engagement, research integrity, and innovation.

“We are thrilled to hear of Dr. Barbara Bierer’s award,” said Rebecca Li, Vivli CEO. “Her work as both a clinician and an advocate for improving access to medical data have had an enormous impact on health research.”

Read more about the Research!America Advocacy Awards

 

Vivli launches Ambassador Program

Vivli is delighted to announce the launch of the Ambassador Program. The Ambassador Program aims to raise awareness of the importance of data sharing and data reuse, and of the research opportunities available in the Vivli data repository. Successful Vivli Ambassadors will be eligible for financial support to attend conferences in their area of research specialty. A total of five travel grants of $2,500 are available for successful applicants. Vivli Ambassadors will also participate in user interviews and testing twice a year to contribute to ongoing development of the Vivli platform.

Researchers who have successfully completed a research project using data from the Vivli repository are eligible to apply to become a Vivli Ambassador. Vivli will contact eligible researchers directly via email, with an invitation to submit a brief proposal outlining their idea for promoting research using the Vivli data repository.

If you have questions about this initiative or think you might be eligible to apply and haven’t received an email by April 1, 2025, please get in touch at support@vivli.org.

Vivli Webinar: Unlock the Power of Data Analysis in Vivli: Practical approaches to understanding the data and delving deeper into the CDISC standard

Are you a researcher who has analyzed data on Vivli? Or has your research team already analyzed data in the Vivli platform but is looking for more efficient approaches?

This 3-hour training will provide researchers with a practical approach to understanding the data, provide an overview of CDISC, and how this data standard can help you understand the data. It is aimed at clinical researchers and biostatisticians interested in analyzing data in the Vivli platform. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

View the Recording

Topics include:

  • Understand the type of datasets and supporting documents received after approval.
  • Understand CDISC, SDTM and ADaM? How can these standards help make my analysis more efficient?
  • How to conduct reproducible, safe, open and efficient analyses with special considerations for secondary trial analyses within the Vivli environment.

Speakers & Panelists:

  • Jack Shostak, Director of Biostatistical Operations, Duke & CDISC instructor
  • David A McAllister, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Informatics and Honorary Consultant in Public Health Medicine, University of Glasgow
  • Nicole Harmon, COO, CDISC
  • Rebecca Li, CEO, Vivli

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New Chair announced for Vivli Independent Review Panel

Vivli is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Chair to the Independent Review Panel (IRP). Dr. Sonali Kochhar, MD, will take on this role from 14th February 2025. Dr. Kochhar has already served as a member of the IRP for several years, bringing her wealth of expertise in Global Healthcare and clinical development.

Vivli CEO, Rebecca Li, PhD, welcomed Sonali as Chair, saying “We’re delighted to have Sonali take over as Chair of the IRP. Her experience and commitment will be invaluable going forward. ”

Vivli would also like to thank the longstanding IRP Chair, Jeff Koplan, who has served as Chair of the review panel since 2015.

“Jeff’s hard work and dedication in chairing the IRP for the last 10 years has been invaluable, and we wish him a happy retirement!” said Li.

Upcoming Webinar: The Power of Sharing Clinical Trial Data: How to Build a Data Sharing Program While Protecting Participant Privacy


Vivli is partnering with Real Life Sciences (RLS) to present this webinar on Thursday, February 20 at 10:00 am ET. Presenters will explore how RLS and Vivli enable secure data sharing for study sponsors. Participants will learn key steps to launching a data-sharing program and discover why empirical data anonymization techniques are essential for maintaining participant privacy while maximizing research value.

Get more information and register today.



Upcoming webinar: Vivli and RDCA-DAP: Data Platform Partnerships to Promote Rare Disease Data Sharing

Julie Wood, Vivli Chief Operating Officer, will join colleagues from Vivli and C-Path for a webinar on Thursday, February 20 at 12:00 pm ET. Julie will present an overview of Vivli’s global data-sharing and analytics platform and how Vivli’s collaboration with RDCA-DAP is advancing data sharing in rare diseases.

In addition to Julie’s presentation, the webinar will also include a panel discussion on platform-to-platform collaborations, strategies for facilitating data sharing, an interactive Q&A session with participants, and more!

Get more information and register today.



Vivli Webinar: Navigating Clinical Trial Data Sharing Under the New Declaration of Helsinki: Practical Steps for Instituting an Ethical and Effective Program

In this webinar, we will discuss the new Declaration of Helsinki and how institutions can take practical steps to institute an ethical and effective data sharing program.

Join us on Thursday, January 23 at 8am PST/11am EST/4pm GMT, for a discussion with Vivli’s CEO Rebecca Li and COO Julie Wood about the top five questions companies or non-profit foundations should ask when they are considering embarking on a data sharing program.

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Topics include:

  • Why should we share clinical trial data?
  • When should we begin a data sharing program?
  • How do we start to build a data sharing program?
  • How can we manage a data sharing program?
  • What can a partner like Vivli do for us?

Speakers:

  • Rebecca Li, CEO, Vivli
  • Julie Wood, COO, Vivli

View The Recording

Vivli is hiring a Clinical Trial Transparency Associate

VIVLI, the Center for Global Clinical Research is seeking a Clinical Trial Transparency Associate. Vivli is a mission-focused non-profit and to help manage our continued growth, we are looking for a seasoned Clinical Trial Transparency Associate to join the operations team. The operations team supports researchers seeking to access datasets from contributors and provides support for data contributors.

Location: Remote, working core hours of 9am-5pm Eastern time zone, with the ability to travel 3-4 times per year.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Manage day-to-day data request review process for specific requests following strict SOPs.
  • Work closely with Vivli end users to ensure researchers and members meet assigned requirements on specific requests.
  • Help manage approved research projects when in the analysis stage all the way through to project closeout.
  • Manage and help contribute to projects related to Vivli’s mission.
  • Testing new platform features and writing instructions for users on how to use those features, as required.
  • Perform other duties when requested.

 Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience managing data transparency processes, either at an existing repository, platform or as a data contributor
  • Understanding of global regulatory requirements for clinical trial disclosure, preferred
  • 1-2 years managing data sharing agreements, including working with academic contracting offices
  • 1-2 years of experience working in an academic medical center or academic research center, preferred
  • Understanding of clinical trials processes and/or clinical data management, preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • 2-3 years of prior experience with following agreed SOPs and process improvement
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Dropbox etc.
  • Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage projects and resources
  • Bachelor’s degree in the health profession or science field.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • A dynamic and collaborative workplace culture
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the world

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to hr@vivli.org

Vivli is hiring a UX Lead Engineer

VIVLI, the Center for Global Clinical Research, is seeking a UX Lead Engineer. Vivli is a mission-focused non-profit and to help manage our continued growth, we are looking for a UX Lead Engineer to join the development team to help us continue to improve and grow.

Location: Remote, working core hours of 9am-5pm Eastern time zone, with the ability to travel 3-4 times per year.

Job Description: 

We are seeking a dynamic UX Lead Engineer with Software Engineering Expertise to shape the future of our user experience. This hybrid role requires a visionary approach to user-centered design combined with a solid technical foundation in software engineering. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver engaging, scalable, and accessible digital products that align with our business goals and technical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

  • Define and lead the UX vision and strategy to enhance product usability and user satisfaction.
  • Drive collaboration between design, engineering, and product teams to ensure a cohesive user experience.
  • Advocate for user-centered design across the organization and champion the voice of the user.

Design Execution

  • Oversee the end-to-end design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
  • Ensure design consistency and quality across all platforms through the creation and maintenance of design systems.
  • Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into intuitive, functional, and visually appealing interfaces.

Technical Integration

  • Collaborate with software engineering teams to bridge the gap between design and development, ensuring feasibility and fidelity.
  • Write and review code where necessary, leveraging knowledge in front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js) and tools.
  • Drive innovative solutions through the integration of design principles with modern engineering practices.

User Research & Analytics

  • Lead qualitative and quantitative user research to inform design decisions and identify user pain points.
  • Leverage analytics tools to monitor user behavior and improve key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Conduct usability testing to validate designs and iterate based on feedback.

Team Development

  • Establish best practices for collaboration between design and engineering teams
  • Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the design process and team culture.

 Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in UX design.
  • 3+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • Strong technical foundation in front-end development (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks like React or Angular.
  • Demonstrated success in leading complex design projects from concept to delivery.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and their implementation.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Authorized to work as an employee in the US, with the ability to work core hours in the US Eastern time zone (no C2C or sponsorship).

Preferred:

  • Experience designing and developing for scalable enterprise applications.
  • Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Lean UX methodologies.
  • Knowledge of back-end technologies and APIs to enhance collaboration with full-stack teams.
  • Portfolio showcasing a blend of design leadership and technical problem-solving

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • A dynamic and collaborative workplace culture
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the world

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to hr@vivli.org