Lead Data Manager

UBC

Lead Data Manager overseeing clinical data management for pharmaceutical services company UBC. Responsible for project management and delivering quality data to sponsors.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical data management, including the development and maintenance of Data Management Plans, adherence to regulatory requirements, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to lead data management activities across clinical trials, ensuring quality data delivery and project timelines are met.

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Clinical Data ManagementLeadership ExperienceGood Clinical PracticesCDISC/CDASH FamiliarityReal World Evidence Projects

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Hard Skills

Data Management Plan DevelopmentDatabase Build SpecificationsData Cleaning RequirementsUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Data Review PlansRevenue RecognitionMetrics ReportingRisk IdentificationProject Budget AdherenceClinical Trial Process

Soft Skills

Client-Focused ApproachExcellent Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchRegulatory RequirementsSDTM ModelClinical TrialsData Management Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a lead data manager for one or more projects.
Act as primary contact with the sponsor as required and communicate with management regarding all data management activities within their studies.
Accountable for data management activities on assigned study projects from database start-up through database lock and CSR/submission.
Serve as the primary data management contact for internal, sponsor and 3rd party vendor teams.
Responsible for delivering quality data to the sponsors.
Responsible for reviewing the revenue recognition workbooks with the Project Manager(s) when DM tasks are completed for each month/phase of the project to ensure client payments.
Create and maintain the Data Management Plan and all other core DM documents (e.g., data review plans, data transfer plans, coding guidelines, CRF completion guidelines, database finalization and freeze/lock, etc.) for assigned projects and ensure they follow UBC SOPs.
Provide input on study timelines, identify risks, and communicate mitigation strategies to the Project Manager.
Ensure data management deliverables are met on time.
Utilize communication, available metrics reports, experience, knowledge, and other resources to efficiently lead and coordinate all data management activities.
Ensure study team members from different functional areas understand and deliver components affecting data to ensure successful execution of deliverables.
Provide solutions for data management issues that arise during study conduct.
Design and develop database build specifications (i.e., CRFs/ePROs, Visit/form configuration specifications, edit check specifications) to meet study data requirements per protocol.
Develop data cleaning requirements for assigned projects.
Distribute data review tasks to the data management team on the project.
Coordinate and participate in all user acceptance testing (UAT) activities of study databases and external vendor systems.
Develop documents and support Real World Evidence Projects (e.g., Feasibility Questionnaire, Variable Gap).
Develop, track, analyse and report, as applicable, on data management performance metrics from study start to database lock and provide to project managers, sponsors, etc.
Responsible for the adhering to project budgets and notifying project teams of the need for potential change order.
Responsible for the training and support of project-specific DM staff on all data management operations and documents (e.g., CRFs/PROs/COAs/RWE designs, protocol, data cleaning process/query resolution) on an ongoing basis.
Provide input during the development and/or review of Data Management SOPs, Work Instructions and templates/standards incorporating the industry's best practices and any applicable Regulatory guidelines and requirements.
Participate in business development activities as required.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA Degree or equivalency in clinical data experience.
Minimum 5 years clinical data management experience.
Leadership experience required.
Client-focused approach to work.
Experienced in all stages of clinical trials within Data Management is preferred.
Experience in late stage and real-world evidence projects a plus.
Understand Good Clinical Practices, Clinical research, Clinical Trial process and related regulatory requirements and terminology.
Familiarity with CDISC/CDASH including the SDTM model.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
Work independently and report to the Manager of DM, as appropriate.
Critical thinking and problem-solving.
Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote opportunities
Competitive salaries
Growth opportunities for promotion
401K with company match*
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environment
Discretionary PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid Holidays
Employee assistance programs
Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
HSA/FSA
Telemedicine (Virtual doctor appointments)
Wellness program
Adoption assistance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance
Discount programs