Senior Director, Clinical Data Management

Akero Therapeutics

Senior Director, Clinical Data Management leading clinical data management for drug development at Akero Therapeutics. Overseeing clinical data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring data management professionals.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $187,000 - $279,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior thought partner to functional leaders, contributing to program-level planning, risk mitigation, and execution strategies.
Collaborate across Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Medical, Regulatory, Safety, and Quality to identify and resolve data-related issues impacting timelines, quality, or compliance
Set up data management vendors as required, including authoring of RFPs, reviewing and negotiating data management budgets and contracts
Oversee database status with respect to key performance indicators, metrics, and program level deliverables and timelines to support program timelines
Oversee data review, cleaning, and database lock activities to ensure accuracy and readiness for analysis and regulatory submission
Proactively identify vendor risks, escalate issues as needed, and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Balance quality, timelines, and cost while driving pragmatic solutions aligned with program priorities
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across internal teams and external partners
Provide direct supervision and periodic review of work for departmental employees, to ensure oversight and execution of clinical development timelines
Direct and mentor a team of data management professionals.
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.
Ensure effective resource allocation and management across research departments.
Drive performance and accountability through clear communication of expectations and goals
Support organizational growth by scaling data management capabilities and processes as the portfolio evolves

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline highly preferred.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including significant experience as a hands-on clinical data management lead. At least four years of management experience within pharmaceutical development is preferred.
Strong understanding of drug development, FDA regulations, and ICH GCP guidelines, with thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the conduct of global clinical studies.
Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional and international teams and influencing senior leaders across functions.
Experience managing clinical data management vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure delivery of program objectives and timelines.
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience gathering, interpreting, and analyzing clinical research and drug development data to support decision-making and risk management.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to translate complex data and risks into clear, business-relevant insights.
Understanding of FDA and ICH GCP guidelines to ensure the appropriate conduct of clinical studies required

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
flexible spending accounts
employee assistance program
tuition reimbursement program
voluntary benefits such as group legal
critical illness
identity theft protection
pet insurance
auto/home insurance
time off pursuant to its sick time policy
flexible vacation policy
parental leave policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical DevelopmentData ReviewDatabase ManagementRisk MitigationProgram PlanningPerformance MetricsData CleaningRoot-Cause AnalysisBudget NegotiationRFP Authoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringAccountabilityStakeholder Management