Senior Clinical Data Manager / Principal Clinical Data Manager
Remote, Spain
Position Summary :
The Senior Clinical Data Manager / Principal Clinical Data Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the clinical trial data management process from study start-up to post-database lock for assigned projects. They will follow Standard Operating Procedures / Work Instructions (SOPs / WIs), regulatory directives, study-specific plans, and guidelines. The role includes overseeing and/or performing database development and testing. This is a remote position; candidates can be based in the UK, Spain, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, or Slovakia.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to :
- Primary Data Management (DM) contact (Lead DM role) for assigned clinical project(s)/program(s), ensuring backup, continuity, responsiveness, and timely task execution. Support may be provided to other Lead DMs or team members, including oversight of sponsor programs.
- Oversee project data entry processes, including development of data entry guidelines, training, quality assurance, and resourcing.
- Perform quality control of data entry as needed.
- Provide input, assess, and manage project timelines to ensure deadlines are met with quality. Evaluate resource needs for projects.
- Develop CRF specifications from clinical study protocols and coordinate review/feedback from stakeholders.
- Assist in building clinical databases and conduct database build UAT, maintaining quality-controlled documentation.
- Specify requirements for all edit check types and oversee their development.
- Create, revise, and maintain data management documentation, ensuring completeness for the Trial Master File.
- Train clinical research personnel on study-specific CRF, EDC, and related items.
- Review and query clinical trial data according to the Data Management Plan.
- Perform line listing data review based on sponsor/Lead DM guidance.
- Generate patient and study-level reports and metrics.
- Perform medical coding to ensure logical consistency of medical terms.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors for data and EDC support, supporting timelines and deliverables.
- Assist with SAS programming and quality control of SAS programs used in data management.
- Identify operational issues and troubleshoot based on metrics, audit reports, and stakeholder input.
- Assist in reviewing protocols, SAPs, and CSRs if required.
- Participate in developing and maintaining SOPs and process documentation.
- Attend strategy, bid defense, capability, and client engagement meetings.
- Review RFPs, proposals, and provide project estimates.
- Provide leadership for cross-functional initiatives.
- Ensure training for all data management team members.
- Communicate with sponsors, vendors, and project teams regarding data and database issues.
- Present software demos, training sessions, and participate in project meetings.
- Travel as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications : Minimum Required :
- Bachelor's degree and/or related experience.
Other Required :
- Experience as a Lead Data Manager in a CRO or pharmaceutical company.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to handle various clinical research tasks.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and oral.
- Experience with clinical database management systems.
- Broad knowledge of drug, device, or biologic development and data management best practices.
- Strong presentation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to undertake occasional travel.
Preferred :
- Experience in a clinical, scientific, or healthcare discipline.
- Medical coding experience with MedDRA and WHODrug.
- Understanding of CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM, ADaM).
- Experience in Oncology and/or Orphan Drugs.
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