Senior Clinical Data Manager
Merck Group
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Merck Group in Feltham, London, United Kingdom, seeks a Senior Clinical Data Manager to own data delivery, quality, and submission readiness for global trials. The role requires on-site work at Feltham three days per week and leadership of data management across CROs and internal teams.
You will implement risk-based data collection, cleaning, reconciliation, and adherence to CDISC standards while advancing standardization, automation, and analytics within the Clinical Data Management group.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences, data management, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of clinical data management experience.
- Experience coordinating global cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end data management for global Phase I–IV trials with submission readiness.
- Oversee day-to-day CRO/vendor activities and ensure regulatory compliance and data quality.
- Lead standardization and process improvements, including automation and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate.
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Job Id 303756
Feltham, London, United Kingdom
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
As a Senior Clinical Data Manager, you will be accountable for the delivery, quality, integrity, and submission-readiness of clinical trial data for assigned global Phase I–IV studies. In this role, you will implement risk-based data collection, cleaning, review, reconciliation, and quality activities across electronic data capture (EDC) and external data sources, while representing Clinical Data Management on the Core Trial Team for assigned studies. You will lead the project management of all study-level data management deliverables, including timeline planning, resource coordination, risk identification, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication across internal and external partners. You will oversee day-to-day CRO/vendor activities, support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as CDISC, and help ensure that clinical data packages are complete, accurate, and submission ready. Beyond study execution, you will contribute to the evolution of data management standards, SOPs, best practices, and process improvements, including the effective use of automation, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate, while sharing knowledge and supporting the development of colleagues within Clinical Data Management.
- You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or technical discipline, preferably in life sciences, data management, or a related field.
- You have a minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical data management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, with a demonstrated track record of delivering end-to-end data management activities for global clinical trials.
- You bring strong project management, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively on studies and projects of varying complexity.
- You have experience coordinating global, cross-functional teams in a matrix organization, including managing day-to-day CRO/vendor activities and resolving operational issues.
- You are proficient in clinical data management systems and tools, with sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and good practices in clinical data management.
- You have experience with clinical trial data standards, including CDISC, and understand the requirements for complete, accurate, and submission-ready clinical data packages.
- You are committed to continuous personal and professional development and bring relevant external insights to support innovation, process improvement, and the effective implementation of data management standards and processes.
- Experience with Risk Based Data Monitoring and Management is preferred. Experience using or supporting the implementation of automation, advanced analytics, and/or AI-enabled solutions in clinical data management is an advantage.
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
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The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
Money makes the world go round. But at our company there’s more than just financial rewards. We offer a range of attractive benefits to help you work your magic.
Our 401(k) Plan includes a generous company-matching contribution and an additional discretionary contribution each year.
We also provide tax-advantaged accounts for you to save for healthcare, commuting expenses, company-provided and buy-up life insurance to help you protect your financial future.
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision coverage-including virtual care through Telehealth & free behavioral health counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
We also offer a wellness incentive program and personalized support to help you navigate and use your benefits.
Our voluntary benefits provide additional protection from the high costs of healthcare not covered by health insurance.
We also have discount programs that offer exclusive savings on everything from auto, home, and pet insurance to low-interest personal loans.
We have several programs to support your work/life balance, including generous paid time off, back-up day care services, education assistance, and more.
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Senior Clinical Data Manager • Feltham, London, United Kingdom
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