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The Associate Director / Director of Data Management is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all data management activities across multiple clinical programs. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and regulatory-compliant data to support clinical development and submissions. The incumbent will oversee end-to-end data management activities—from study start-up to close-out—while managing CRO partnerships, ensuring inspection readiness, and driving innovation in data systems and standards. Extensive experience with Medidata products (Rave EDC, RTSM, eCOA, Coder, eTMF, RIM integrations, etc.), data governance, and global regulatory compliance is essential. The individual will play a key role in shaping and implementing SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), and technology strategies that enhance efficiency and compliance across all studies.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Leadership & Oversight: Lead data management strategy across multiple studies and programs, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory objectives
Oversee CROs and external partners to ensure consistent quality, compliance, and timely delivery of study data
Act as the primary point of contact for data management oversight, providing direction, decision-making, and escalation management
Ensure study-level data standards, quality metrics, and processes are defined and consistently applied
Operational Excellence Across Study Lifecycle: Manage all data management activities from study start-up through database lock and close-out
Oversee development and execution of Data Management Plans (DMPs), edit check specifications, external data transfer agreements, and data validation activities
Ensure data collection systems, workflows, and integrations align with protocol requirements and regulatory expectations
Provide oversight for database design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and database release readiness
CRO & Vendor Management: Lead governance and performance management of CROs supporting data management functions
Review and approve study deliverables (CRFs, DMPs, edit checks, transfer specs, listings, and reconciliation plans)
Ensure quality oversight, audit readiness, and compliance with contractual obligations
Conduct regular operational reviews and issue resolution meetings with CRO partners
Technology & Systems Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert for Medidata Rave and related platforms (RTSM, eCOA,Coder, eTMF, RIM)
Drive implementation and optimization of Data Management Technologies and data integration solutions
Collaborate with IT and Biometrics teams to standardize and enhance system interoperability and data flow
Champion adoption of data standards (CDISC, CDASH) and digital transformation initiatives
Compliance, Audits & Regulatory Submissions: Ensure inspection readiness and represent Data Management during regulatory inspections and audits
Oversee development and maintenance of SOPs, WIs, and data governance frameworks ensuring compliance with GCP, ICH, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, and related regulations
Contribute to clinical and regulatory submissions by ensuring data integrity, traceability, and completeness
Leadership & Mentorship: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Data Management professionals
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Programming, and Regulatory teams to ensure data deliverables meet submission requirements
Budget & Resource Management: Develop and manage budgets for data management operations, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with departmental goals
Forecast resource requirements across ongoing and upcoming studies, ensuring appropriate capacity planning
Provide input into strategic resource allocation and vendor budgeting decisions
Track expenditures against projections and optimize utilization of internal and external resources
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related discipline
12+ years of progressive experience in clinical data management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or oversight capacity
Extensive experience with Medidata products (Rave EDC, RTSM, Coder, integrations)
Proven ability to oversee multiple global studies and CROs concurrently
Deep understanding of clinical data management processes, data standards (CDASH, CDISC), and technology landscape
Experience in authoring and implementing SOPs, WIs, and operational best practices
Demonstrated success in supporting regulatory submissions (NDA, BLA, MAA) and managing inspection readiness
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to operate independently
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with budget forecasting, cost tracking, and resource planning for multi-study portfolios
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