Chief Data Officer (H/M)

Jordan martorell s.l.; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A biotechnology company in Barcelona is seeking a Head of Data Management & Statistics to oversee the Data Management and Statistics departments. You will lead biometrics activities, ensure data quality, and manage resources while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should possess a PhD and have extensive experience in clinical trials. This full-time, hybrid role offers a competitive salary and is set to start in October/November 2025.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Formación

• Proven leadership experience in biometry within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector, typically acquired over 8+ years.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies, experimental design, and clinical trial expertise.
• Solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute strategy for Data Management and Statistics departments.
• Supervise and manage reporting lines of Data Management Manager & Statistics Manager.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and reliability of clinical data and systems.

Conocimientos

Leadership in biometry

Statistical analysis methodologies

Project management skills

Communication skills

Educación

PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or related field

Herramientas

Data management software

Descripción del empleo

The Head of Data Management & Statistics is responsible for defining and executing the strategy, as well as managing the resources within the Data Management and Statistics departments, to ensure the proper design, validation, implementation, maintenance, and close-out of electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs) in compliance with clinical study protocols and regulatory requirements. He or she is also accountable for the appropriate planning and execution of relevant risk‑based Data Management activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Operations.
• Supervise and manage the reporting line of Data Management Manager & Statistics Manager.
• Lead and oversee all biometrics activities (in‑house and outsourced), including biostatistics, statistical programming, and clinical data management.
• Develop and implement strategic directions for the department in accordance with the global BCCC strategy.
• Manage budgets, resources and timelines.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of clinical data and systems.
• Establish and maintain the standards, policies, and procedures for the department in accordance with the Quality Management System of BCCC.
• Accountable for all data management and statistics deliverables.
• Keep abreast of new developments in clinical data collection, processing, storage, and retrieval to provide guidance in the selection, enhancement and maintenance of data management tools and processes.
• Manage vendors for systems and software used by Data Management and Statistics teams.
• Serve as Project Manager for studies with only Data Management and/or Statistics services contracted.
• Ensure all deliverables are on time and on budget for all data management projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support clinical development and regulatory submissions.
• Provide statistical input into clinical development plans, study designs and data analysis.

Required Qualification

• Education (formal learning) – PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies, experimental design and clinical trial expertise.
• Solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice.
• Knowledge of clinical studies regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of applicable data protection regulation.

Experience

• Proven leadership experience in biometry within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector, typically acquired over 8+ years, though strong candidates with less experience and exceptional impact will also be considered.
• Extensive experience designing and analysing clinical trials, field studies or experimental programs.

Languages

• Advanced English level.
• Desirable at least and advanced Spanish or Catalan level.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Competence in software and hardware tools used in Data Management and Statistics processes.
• Familiarity with system validation, execution and documentation.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Full‑time position.
• Offices located in Barcelona.
• Hybrid work (minimum of two days in the office).
• Competitive salary.
• Starting date of the contract: October/November 2025.