Role: Senior Clinical Data Manager (Contract)
Contract Duration: 12-Month Renewable
Location: US, Remote (Pacific Time Zone & working hours)
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Clinical Data Manager to serve as the primary sponsor-side Data Manager to support their multiple ongoing clinical studies. This individual will perform the in-house data management work, partnering closely with Clinical Operations and CRO partners to ensure high-quality, timely clinical data throughout the lifecycle of each trial.
This is not an oversight role. The ideal CDM will be deeply involved in day-to-day data management activities, serving as the primary point of contact for CRO Data Management while taking ownership of database design, UAT, data review, query management, and overall data quality. The team is looking for someone who thrives in a small biotech environment, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and can work collaboratively with Clinical Operations in a fast-paced setting.Key Responsibilities
Serve as the sponsor-side Clinical Data Manager for multiple clinical studies
Act as the primary point of contact for CRO Data Management teams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
Perform hands-on clinical data management activities including:
Ongoing data review and cleaning
Query management and resolution
Database/User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Database design review and study startup activities
Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations to proactively identify and resolve data issues.
Monitor study data quality and communicate risks, trends, and issues to internal stakeholders.
Perform database lock activities and ensure data readiness throughout the study lifecycle.
Assist with clinical data visualizations and reporting as needed.
Potentially support in-house SAS-based data review activities as the organization's internal data infrastructure continues to expand.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution across all data management activities.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of Clinical Data Management experience within biotech or pharma (preferable to have a mix of both small biotech and larger pharmaceutical organizations).
Ophthalmology clinical trial experience.
Strong hands-on experience managing clinical data from study startup through database lock.
Experience serving as the primary liaison between sponsor teams and CRO Data Management.
Recent hands-on experience performing:
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Query management
Data cleaning and review
Database build review and design
Database lock activities
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a small, fast-paced biotech environment.
Excellent communication skills and strong collaboration with Clinical Operations teams.
Familiarity with clinical data visualizations and reporting if preferred
Experience with SAS data review tools or SAS Server environments.
Experience working with multiple EDC platforms and CRO-managed databases.
Technical Skills must also include: Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems (Medidata Rave, Veeva EDC, or equivalent); Database Design & UAT; Query Management; Clinical Data Review & Cleaning; Database Lock; Clinical Data Visualization; SAS (preferred)

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