Position Summary
The Senior Clinical Data Manager is responsible for leading all data management activities across one or more clinical trials from study start-up through database lock and study closeout. This role ensures the collection, validation, integrity, and quality of clinical trial data in compliance with protocol requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory standards, and company SOPs. The Senior Clinical Data Manager serves as the primary data management lead for assigned studies and collaborates closely with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Medical Monitoring, Safety, Sponsors, CRO partners, and technology vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Study Management & Oversight
Lead end-to-end clinical data management activities for assigned studies.
Develop and maintain Data Management Plans (DMPs), Data Validation Plans, and study-specific data review strategies.
Participate in protocol review to ensure data collection requirements support study endpoints and operational execution.
Provide data management leadership during study start-up, conduct, database lock, and study closeout activities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsor and cross-functional data management discussions.
Database Design & Development
Lead CRF/eCRF design and review to ensure accurate and efficient data collection.
Collaborate with EDC developers to build, test, and validate study databases.
Review database specifications, edit checks, derivations, and integration requirements.
Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure all study requirements are met prior to go-live.
Design workflows supporting virtual, hybrid, and decentralized study models.
Data Review & Quality Management
Develop and implement data cleaning and review strategies.
Perform ongoing data review to identify trends, inconsistencies, and quality concerns.
Lead query management activities and ensure timely query resolution.
Review protocol deviations, missing data, and key risk indicators impacting data quality.
Monitor data quality metrics and provide regular status reporting.
Vendor & External Data Management
Oversee integration and reconciliation of external data sources including, but not limited to:
Central laboratories
Imaging vendors
ePRO/eCOA systems
Wearable devices and digital health technologies
Safety databases
Ensure timely receipt, validation, and reconciliation of external datasets.
Coordinate with vendors to resolve data discrepancies and integration issues.
Database Lock & Study Closeout
Lead database lock planning and execution.
Facilitate data review meetings and lock readiness assessments.
Ensure all reconciliation activities are completed prior to lock.
Coordinate final data transfer to Biostatistics and other stakeholders.
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and sponsor reviews.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner effectively with Clinical Operations, Medical Monitoring, Safety, Vendors, and Sponsors.
Contribute pragmatic data management solutions that balance startup speed, operational feasibility, quality, and budget considerations.
Additional responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field required.
Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
7+ years of clinical data management experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or clinical research environments.
Experience leading data management activities for Phase I-IV clinical trials.
Experience with decentralized, hybrid, or digital clinical trials preferred.
Prior sponsor-facing leadership experience strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
Proficiency with EDC systems such as Medrio, Medidata Rave, Veeva Vault CDMS, Oracle InForm, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of CDISC standards, including SDTM and controlled terminology.
Experience with external data integrations and reconciliation processes.
Experience participating in study startup activities, including protocol review, data collection strategy development, and EDC implementation
Knowledge of clinical trial regulations, including ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and applicable global requirements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.
Competencies
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
Ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience for Decentralized Clinical Trials
Experience overseeing data from remote and virtual trial technologies.
Experience with diagnostic-device or diagnostic-assay clinical studies preferred.
Familiarity with participant-centric data collection methodologies.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed research sites and mobile research teams.
Success Measures
Timely database builds and study start-up deliverables.
Achievement of database lock timelines.
High-quality, audit-ready clinical data.
Reduction in data query aging and resolution timelines.
Strong sponsor satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
Successful management of multiple concurrent studies while maintaining quality standards.
Successful management and reconciliation of internal and external clinical data sources while maintaining data quality and inspection readiness.

Senior Clinical Data Manager

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