Associate Director, Clinical Data Management

Neurocrine Biosciences; California; On-site; USD 172,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking an experienced Clinical Data Management (CDM) leader to drive data quality and inspection readiness across multiple studies. You will oversee data lifecycle, vendor management, and collaboration with Biostatistics, Programming, Regulatory, and Clinical Operations to ensure timely, compliant data delivery.

In this role, you will lead CDM deliverables, mentor staff, monitor metrics, and guide modernization efforts including AI-enabled data review workflows and

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Computer Science, Life and Science related field AND 10+ years of Clinical Data Management experience in a biopharmaceutical setting.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Life and Science related field AND 8+ years of similar experience.
• PhD AND 6+ years of similar experience.
• Strong experience leading CDM across multiple clinical studies and/or programs in biotech/pharma/CRO environments.
• Knowledge of the clinical data lifecycle, including data collection strategy, CRF design, EDC build, external data integration, data review, reconciliation, database lock, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDM activities across studies/programs to ensure accurate, complete, timely, high-quality, inspection-ready data deliverables.
• Provide operational leadership across the data lifecycle, including data collection strategy, EDC/build, data review, reconciliation, and data delivery.
• Direct development and execution of CDM deliverables such as data management plans, edit checks, query management, and database lock plans.
• Partner with Biostatistics, Programming, Regulatory, and Clinical Operations to align CDM with study timelines and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data standards

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or life sciences

Master's in Computer Science or life sciences

PhD in a related field

Tools

Medidata Rave

Job description

Who We Are

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (

Who We Are

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About The Role

Provides operational leadership for clinical data management activities across assigned clinical studies and programs to deliver high-quality, inspection-ready clinical data in support of clinical development, regulatory submissions, and business decision-making. Accountable for execution quality across the clinical data lifecycle within assigned scope, including data collection strategy, EDC/database build, external data integration, data review, reconciliation, database lock readiness, and vendor oversight.

Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)

• Leads clinical data management activities across assigned studies and/or programs to ensure accurate, complete, timely, high-quality, and inspection-ready clinical trial data deliverables
• Provides operational leadership across the clinical data lifecycle, including data collection strategy, EDC/database build, external data integration, data review, reconciliation, database lock readiness, and clinical data delivery within assigned scope
• Leads development and execution of key CDM deliverables, including data management plans, data review plans, database specifications, edit check specifications, query management processes, quality review activities, database audits, and database lock plans
• Leads or contribute to technology enablement and modernization efforts within assigned scope, including scalable EDC build approaches, standard libraries, reusable CRFs/edit checks, automation, AI-enabled data review workflows, and solutions that support end-to-end biometrics standardization
• Partners with Biostatistics and Statistical Programming to support end-to-end traceability from protocol and CRF design through SDTM-ready and analysis-ready data, reducing downstream rework and improving analysis timelines
• Monitors CDM metrics, dashboards, and operational reports to track data quality, query trends, vendor performance, cycle times, reconciliation status, lock readiness, and milestone achievement for assigned studies/programs
• Leads identification, escalation, and resolution of complex CDM issues within assigned scope, including data quality trends, database discrepancies, external data reconciliation challenges, vendor performance concerns, and cross-functional process risks
• Directs CROs, vendors, contractors, and other external partners supporting assigned CDM activities; monitor performance, deliverables, quality, timelines, issue resolution, and compliance with contractual and regulatory expectations
• Represents CDM in study team, program team, vendor, and operational meetings; communicate risks, recommendations, decisions, and progress to CDM leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Partners with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Medical, Safety/PV, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical Systems/IT, and external vendors to align CDM activities with study timelines, regulatory expectations, program goals, and business needs
• Recommends development and improvement of CDM processes, standards, templates, work practices, and governance mechanisms to increase operational efficiency, inspection readiness, quality, and consistency across studies and programs
• Ensures CDM activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice, ICH guidelines, Good Clinical Data Management Practices, SOPs, work instructions, data integrity expectations, and study-specific requirements
• Supports CDM-related inspections, audits, quality reviews, data integrity initiatives, and corrective/preventive action activities, as applicable
• Provides coaching, performance feedback, and development support to CDM employees, contractors, and matrixed team members
• Contributes to resource planning, vendor proposal review, staffing needs assessment, timeline planning, and capability development for assigned studies and programs
• Provides input into protocol design, CRF design, data standards, endpoint implementation, and cross-study consistency to enable fit-for-purpose data collection and high-quality analysis-ready data.
• Monitors industry trends, technologies, data standards, and evolving regulatory expectations related to CDM; recommend process or system improvements as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Computer Science, Life and Science related field AND 10+ years of experience in Clinical Data Management in a biopharmaceutical setting OR
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Life and Science related field AND 8+ years of similar experience noted above OR
• PhD AND 6+ years of similar experience noted above
• Strong experience leading Clinical Data Management activities across multiple clinical studies and/or programs in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environment
• Strong knowledge of the clinical data lifecycle, including data collection strategy, CRF design, EDC/database build, external data integration, data review, reconciliation, database lock, and clinical data delivery
• Working knowledge of EDC platforms and related CDM systems; Medidata Rave experience preferred
• Experience with clinical data standards, including CDASH, SDTM, controlled terminology, standard CRF libraries, and cross-study standardization
• Demonstrated ability to partner with Biostatistics and Statistical Programming to support fit-for-purpose data collection, end-to-end traceability, and analysis-ready data
• Experience overseeing CROs, vendors, contractors, and external data providers in outsourced or hybrid operating models
• Knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, regulatory expectations, data integrity principles, SOPs, and inspection-readiness requirements
• Experience using CDM metrics and dashboards to monitor quality, predictability, vendor performance, and database lock readiness
• Experience contributing to process improvement, technology enablement, and modernization efforts, including scalable EDC build approaches, standard libraries, automation, AI-enabled data review workflows, and/or data visualization tools
• People leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and managing CDM employees, contractors, or matrixed team members.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $171,800.00-$235,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.