Manager Data Management (Contract)

Accountabilities:

• Serve as the primary Data Management contact for assigned clinical studies, collaborating with Clinical Operations, Medical, Project Management, Biostatistics, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and external vendors.
• Manage CROs and Data Management vendors, including priorities, project plans, scopes, timelines, deliverables, and changes throughout the study lifecycle.
• Act as a Data Management Subject Matter Expert from protocol review through database lock and study closeout.
• Develop and execute Data Management project plans covering timelines, milestones, quality control, database setup, study conduct, and closeout activities.
• Oversee the quality and timeliness of vendor deliverables and ensure work meets established Data Management standards and requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance, identify risks or issues, and escalate concerns to vendor management and senior leadership when appropriate.
• Communicate project status, quality metrics, timelines, and vendor performance to relevant stakeholders and develop mitigation or action plans as needed.
• Participate in the review of protocols and other study documentation to ensure Data Management requirements are appropriately addressed.
• Ensure applicable Data Management standards, procedures, and SOPs are consistently followed across assigned studies.
• Manage complex clinical trials and cross-functional partnerships while providing Data Management expertise on special initiatives.
• Identify and resolve data management challenges proactively while maintaining accountability for study milestones and deliverables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree and 4–8+ years of experience in Clinical Data Management or a related Data Management discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing CROs and Data Management vendors, preferably within global or cross-cultural environments.
• Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle and clinical data management processes.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry guidelines, best practices, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), 21 CFR requirements, and other applicable global regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and general proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Knowledge of clinical data coding and related data management practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple studies, processes, and competing priorities under tight timelines.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage expectations across CROs and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build trust, resolve conflicts, and create shared goals across internal and external teams.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Highly detail-oriented, accountable, and organized, with the ability to maintain quality across complex deliverables.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Oncology clinical study experience is a plus.

Benefits:

• Contract position based in the United States.
• Hourly compensation of $50–$80.
• Opportunity to contribute to clinical and pharmaceutical trials across multiple development phases.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration spanning Clinical Operations, Medical, Biostatistics, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management.
• Opportunity to work on complex clinical programs within an oncology-focused environment.