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Manager Data Management

Full Time · In Office · Newton, Massachusetts (USA)

Posted Jun 30, 2026

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  • We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Manager to oversee all data management deliverables across multiple clinical studies, including activities outsourced to CRO partners. This role requires a strong technical background, vendor management expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, timely, and compliant data management operations.
  • Key responsibilities
  • Oversight & leadership
  • Serve as Senior Manager OR Associate Director of Data Management, overseeing all deliverables for activities outsourced to DM CROs across multiple studies
  • Manage relationships with CRO vendors and cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality data management activities
  • Adhere to data management timelines and budget requirements
  • Data collection tools & documentation
  • Oversee data collection tools including EDC systems, data transfer agreements, and EDC integrations
  • Maintain essential data management documents such as DMPs, UAT documents, data edit specifications, annotated case books, and data entry guidelines
  • Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for applicable data collection tools
  • Data quality & cleaning
  • Perform quality control reviews for data completeness and accuracy
  • Participate in and support data cleaning, query generation and resolution, and medical coding review as needed
  • Technology & process improvement
  • Provide technical expertise to support the adoption and use of data management technologies across the clinical study team
  • Contribute to the development of lessons learned, best practices, SOPs, and internal process improvement initiatives
  • Support the establishment of systems and tools to ensure clinical data security and integrity
  • Skills & experience
  • Required
  • 8+ years of experience in clinical data management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including CRO oversight
  • 5+ years managing vendor relationships and partnerships in a global environment
  • Advanced knowledge of data management processes and systems
  • Solid understanding of CDISC standards
  • Experience using standardized medical terminology including MedDRA and WHODrug
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work both independently and within a study team
  • Preferred
  • Experience with data visualization tools

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Manager Data Management

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