Provides data management oversight and support to project teams on all data management matters, including optimizing overall performance, generic systems and procedures
Collaborates cross-functionally to lead program deliverables to support program objectives
Accountable for the quality and timely completion of project deliverables and responsible for multiple or broad areas of significant impact
Accountable for strategy and functional management across assigned critical programs through resourcing (including contingent workers) and individual contributions
Leads data management efforts within assigned key company programs
Identifies and leads critical DM process improvement initiatives
Identifies, evaluates and selects DM vendors; establishes and manages key vendor partnerships
Leads vendor qualification and oversight audits as DM SME as needed
Ensures compliance with regulatory and industry process and quality standards and represents the function in regulatory inspections
Proactively identifies potential study or process issues/risks and spearheads solutions
Provides leadership/oversight to ensure high quality CDM deliverables and study-related documents (e.g., eCRF and edit check requirements, Clinical Data Management Plan, CRF Completion Guidelines)
Participates in the selection, training and evaluation of DM personnel (internal and contract) to ensure efficient and effective department function
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in the scientific, biological, statistical or computer science field or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry with a minimum of 8 years’ vendor management experience
Vendor evaluation, selection and management experience with experience managing data management activities outsourced to Clinical Research Organizations, Functional Service Providers and other vendors
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers and direct reports
Required experience in NDA/BLA/MAA and regulatory submissions and direct interactions with global regulatory authorities; practical knowledge of FDA regulations/ ICH guidelines, as related to data integrity
Experience with multiple Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, including Oracle Inform, and working with vendor programming services
Knowledge of CDISC, including CDASH and controlled terminologies
Self-directed, technically strong, and a recognized leader maintaining a strategic prospective regarding data management processes, management of DM activities and customer management
Knowledge of lab/image data and other external data sources
Strong understanding of clinical trials, pharmaceutical operations, and regulatory compliance
Ability to manage time demands, incomplete information and unexpected events
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Benefits
Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
Volunteer days
Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
Employee wellbeing benefits
Fitness reimbursement
Tuition sponsoring
Professional development plans
Eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives
Remote work (officially documented as working full-time from home)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data managementvendor managementElectronic Data Capture (EDC)Oracle InformCDISCCDASHdata integrityclinical data managementregulatory submissionsstatistical analysis
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailrelationship buildingtime managementstrategic thinkingself-direction