Senior Clinical Data Manager

Fortrea

Senior Data Manager leading data management activities from study start-up to database lock for oncology studies. Collaborating with sponsors to meet quality expectations and project timelines.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$84,000 - CA$145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing data management deliverables for clinical trials, with a strong focus on Oncology studies, client management, and adherence to regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, prioritize project timelines, and implement risk mitigation strategies effectively.

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Oncology Study Data ManagementClient ManagementClinical Trial Process KnowledgeProject LeadershipRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementClinical OperationsBiometricsEDC DesignSAS ProgrammingStatisticsBudget ManagementScope of Work ManagementProtocol DesignRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingNegotiation SkillsPrioritization

Industry Keywords

GCPCROPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyClinical Trial StandardsGlobal Harmonized SOPsBid Defense Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead studies including (but not limited to) a combination of healthy volunteer and patient populations, multi-site, complex protocol design, strong client management required or reduced timelines.
Ability to organize and effectively prioritize workload and deliverables.
As the Study Manager, be accountable for all DM deliverables as assigned per the established timeline; providing instruction to their DM study team(s) and review of their study team’s output to ensure the highest quality, while adjusting resource allocations accordingly.
Ensure that all allocated projects are carried out in strict accordance with the relevant protocols, global harmonized SOPs, and the specified standards of GCPs.
Work with the Project Manager(s) or FSP Lead (or designee) to build timelines to meet contracted milestones by communicating with leads in different disciplines and the full project team as necessary, including at study initiation meetings.
Provide DM project team leadership and accountability; leads data focused internal project team meetings; meets frequently with the study leads of EDC Design, SAS Programming, Statistics, and PK to ensure that all deliverables are planned and coordinated intradepartmental; proactively identifies potential risks/mitigations, effectively communicates data-driven discussions in order to achieve database lock dates; keeps the Project Manager or FSP Lead (or designee) apprised of project progress.
Maintain awareness of other Biometrics functional group deliverables to be able to support risk and mitigation strategies, including impact on DM resources or deliverables and consult with Project Manager (or designee) and/or functional group management as necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in life sciences, health sciences, or IT)
5 years of combined early or late-stage Oncology study DM experience with minimum 5 years of direct sponsor management
Proven experience in handling customer negotiations and experience with managing Scope of Work and budgets
Thorough knowledge of clinical trial process, DM, clinical operations, biometrics, and system applications to support operations
Proven ability to lead by example on project strategies and achievement of department goals, objectives, and initiatives and to encourage team members to seek solutions
Working knowledge of the relationship and regulatory obligation of the CRO industry with pharmaceutical/biotechnological companies
Experience of representing DM in bid defense meetings, providing innovative solutions to meet client needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(K)
Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable