Senior Clinical Data Manager (all genders)

Merck Healthcare; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Sports card

Prepaid lunch card

Paid days off

Flexible working hours

Language course subsidies

Training and certifications

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Merck Healthcare is seeking a Senior Clinical Data Manager in Warsaw to lead data management for global Phase I–IV trials. You will implement risk-based data collection, cleaning, review, and reconciliation across EDC and external data sources, while ensuring submission-ready data packages.

You will oversee study data management deliverables, timelines, and CRO/vendor activities, and contribute to ongoing SOPs and best practices, including automation and AI-enabled approaches.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in clinical data management within pharma/healthcare.
• Experience leading global cross-functional teams in matrix environments.
• Strong knowledge of CDISC, regulatory requirements and submission-ready data packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead study-level data management deliverables with timelines and resources.
• Coordinate day-to-day CRO/vendor activities and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure data packages are complete, accurate, and submission-ready for global trials.
• Contribute to SOPs, standards, and process improvements, including automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in life sciences / data management

Tools

CDISC standards

EDC systems

Job description

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.

A great opportunity has opened within the Data Monitoring, Management and Innovation department to further strengthen our Clinical Data Management team. As a Senior Clinical Data Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing clinical data management activities within the organization. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of clinical trial data, while also coordinating a team of clinical data management professionals in a matrix setting.

This role requires to be on-site in our office in Warsaw, Poland for 3 days per week.

As a Senior Clinical Data Manager (all genders), 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.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or technical discipline, preferably in life sciences, data management, or a related field
• Min. 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
• Strong project management, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively on studies and projects of varying complexity
• Experience coordinating global, cross-functional teams in a matrix organization, including managing day-to-day CRO/vendor activities and resolving operational issues
• Proficient in clinical data management systems and tools, with sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and good practices in clinical data management
• Experience with clinical trial data standards, including CDISC, and understand the requirements for complete, accurate, and submission-ready clinical data packages
• 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)

Your Main Benefits

• Health and well-being: Get access to private medical care, life insurance, and sports card, receive prepaid lunch card
• Work-Life balance: Enjoy additional paid days off, flexible working hours
• Learning and Development: Take advantage of co-financing for language courses, trainings, and certifications as well as other development opportunities
• Employee support and engagement: Benefit from Employee Assistance Program and join employee engagement groups for support and connection

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What we offer:

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!