Data management specialist vs specialist

The differences between data management specialists and specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a data management specialist, becoming a specialist takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a data management specialist has an average salary of $78,699, which is higher than the $58,013 average annual salary of a specialist.

The top three skills for a data management specialist include data entry, data quality and data collection. The most important skills for a specialist are patients, customer service, and work ethic.

Data management specialist vs specialist overview

	Data Management Specialist	Specialist
Yearly salary	$78,699	$58,013
Hourly rate	$37.84	$27.89
Growth rate	31%	10%
Number of jobs	164,343	358,433
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	37	42
Years of experience	4	2

What does a data management specialist do?

A data management specialist is responsible for performing administrative functions related to data processing operations, such as updating the information in the database, proper disposal of outdated documents, and ensuring the security of confidential information in the system. Data management specialists collect data and manage data flow and disseminate information across the organization. They also sort files according to business requirements and send information to the senior management and other departments for business operations as required.

What does a specialist do?

Specialists are employees who are responsible for specific tasks or activities in the department they are assigned to. The actions or tasks they work on are related to their educational background or work experiences. They are usually highly skilled in specializations related to the work they are assigned to. Specialists are also highly trained on the competencies that are required of their specialty. As such, they are focused on the skills and competencies that are needed to enhance their experience in their specific field further.

Data management specialist vs specialist salary

Data management specialists and specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Management Specialist	Specialist
Average salary	$78,699	$58,013
Salary range	Between $49,000 And $124,000	Between $32,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	Rockville, MD	Jersey City, NJ
Highest paying state	Maryland	New Jersey
Best paying company	McKinsey & Company Inc	The Citadel
Best paying industry	Pharmaceutical	-

Differences between data management specialist and specialist education

There are a few differences between a data management specialist and a specialist in terms of educational background:

	Data Management Specialist	Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Data management specialist vs specialist demographics

Here are the differences between data management specialists' and specialists' demographics:

	Data Management Specialist	Specialist
Average age	37	42
Gender ratio	Male, 35.5% Female, 64.5%	Male, 47.5% Female, 52.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.1% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% Asian, 22.7% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 10.5% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	11%

Differences between data management specialist and specialist duties and responsibilities

Data management specialist example responsibilities.

Lead key marketing partner events from PMI and MPA.
Ensure that the CRF's are transmit to data entry staff and manage timely data entry.
Manage and communicate proper usage of data to a wide variety of QA testers which result in improve data request submissions.
Manage the collection, double entry, comparison edit, and locking of clinical trial database in accordance with FDA guidelines.
Identify and recommend ERP system base solutions to automate current processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and standardization.
Manage clinical trials by gathering data, monitoring adverse events, screening patients for eligibility and scheduling patients per protocol.

Specialist example responsibilities.

Create, manage, and assist users with SharePoint sites.
Manage an on-site IRB and company good clinical practice (GCP) inspection.
Manage SharePoint sites by creating, editing, and customizing company sites, libraries and security.
Manage the building of accounts, assigning of static IP's, and scheduling of business class installations.
Convert servers from UNIX to Linux, all hardware diagnostics and repair including printers/plotters/desktops etc.
Follow safety procedures such as maintenance of all equipment (Telxon scanners, terminals and ladders).

Data management specialist vs specialist skills

Common data management specialist skills

Data Entry, 7%
Data Quality, 6%
Data Collection, 6%
Data Analysis, 6%
Database Systems, 4%
Data Management, 4%

Common specialist skills

Patients, 15%
Customer Service, 11%
Work Ethic, 5%
Patient Care, 4%
Exceptional Client, 4%
Troubleshoot, 4%

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