Technical Project Manager

Clinical ink; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A life science technology company is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead a team of Data Engineers and manage complex data engineering initiatives. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills, with a focus on compliance and collaboration across teams. Experience in technical project management and a bachelor's degree in a related field are essential. The position is based remotely in the UAE, with a focus on delivering projects on-time and with high data quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management.
• At least 2 years managing data engineering or software development teams.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of Data Engineers.
• Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans and resource allocation.

Skills

Technical project management

Data engineering principles

SQL-based data analysis

Leadership skills

Communication and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Python

Java

Scala

AWS

Azure

Snowflake

Job description

Company Information

Clinical Ink is the global life science company that brings data, technology, and patient science together to unlock clinical discovery. Our deep therapeutic-area expertise, coupled with Direct Data Capture, eCOA, eConsent, telehealth, neurocognitive testing, and digital biomarkers advancement, drive the industry standard for data precision and usher in a new generation of clinical trials. With offices in Philadelphia, PA, Winston Salem, NC, and Iowa City, IA, Clinical Ink is rewriting the clinical development experience.

Job Description

Clinical Ink is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our Engineering team based remotely across the United States. The Technical Project Manager will lead and mentor a team of Data Engineers while driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver complex data engineering initiatives on-time and in compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have prior experience overseeing project planning and execution, reviewing and guiding technical solutions, streamlining data quality and automation processes, and providing clear, executive-level communication on project status, risks, and strategic opportunities. The Technical Project Manager's responsibilities include:

• Manage and mentor a team of Data Engineers, providing guidance on priorities, technical challenges, and career development.
• Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams including Product Management, Data Management, R&D, and Clinical Operations.
• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables for data engineering initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., GCP, GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11) and internal SOPs.
• Review technical solutions for data anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ensure best practices in coding, documentation, and data governance are followed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project status, risks, and escalations.
• Translate complex technical issues into clear updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular progress meetings and provide executive-level reporting.
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, improve data quality processes, and enhance automation.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies in data engineering and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, with at least 2 years managing data engineering or software development teams.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles and SQL-based data analysis.
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, Java, Scala) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake).
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with clinical trial data or healthcare datasets.
• Familiarity with Clinical Ink products, integrations, and processes.

Additional Information

Clinical Ink is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

www.clinicalink.com