Associate Director, Clinical Data Management

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Principal Trial Manager to lead the clinical data management strategy across one or more drug trials. You will mentor teams, act as SME on data management and project leadership, and collaborate with QA/compliance to drive end-to-end trial excellence.

The role emphasizes improving data collection processes, supporting audits, and guiding cross-functional initiatives to ensure quality and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Clinical Data Management or related field with 3+ years using formal PM tools/processes.
• Bachelor-level degree in life sciences or related discipline.
• Experience leading data management projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead special data management projects within GDMS.
• Act as SME and mentor on data management, PM, and leadership.
• Support Training & Development programs for Trial Manager proficiency.
• Collaborate with process owners to implement SME input.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent database standards.
• Identify and implement improvements to data collection and data/project management processes.
• Support audits and inspections.
• Lead complex risk management for functional and cross-functional projects.
• Perform all activities outlined in the Trial Manager job description.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Data Standards

GCP

Project Management Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Mentoring/Coaching

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

B.A./B.S. in life sciences or related field

Tools

Formal PM tools

Job description

The Principal Trial Manager leads projects and initiatives to improve the quality and compliance of clinical data management functional areas, in addition to individual Trial Manager responsibilities. Accountable for successful execution of the clinical data management strategy for one or more drug or vaccine trials.

Primary Activities:

• Lead special projects and initiatives within GDMS.
• Act as SME, mentor, and trainer on data management, project management, and leadership.
• Support Training & Development programs to promote end-to-end Trial Manager proficiency.
• Support functional process owners (PO) with process implementation input as an SME.
• Partner with functional representatives to promote consistency in database standards and support trial design/peer review.
• Identify, define, and implement improvements to data collection and data/project management processes and tools.
• Support audits and inspections.
• Lead functional and cross-functional special project management and complex risk management.
• Perform all required activities outlined in the TM job description.

Education/Experience:

• B.A./B.S. in life sciences, computer science, or related field; at least 6 years Clinical Data Management (or mix of Data Management and Clinical Research) and at least 3 years working with formal project management tools/processes.

Knowledge/Skills:

• End-to-end study life cycle accomplishments; strong knowledge of clinical development.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations/policies (e.g., GCP).
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with accountability.
• Coordinate others, drive decisions, exceptional communication, organizational/problem-solving/negotiation.
• Excellent project management and leadership; coach/mentor others; lead cross-functional initiatives with Quality/Compliance impact.

Required Skills:

• Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Standards, Data Management, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), project management leadership, strategic thinking, influencing, mentoring staff, detail-oriented.

Preferred Skills:

• Cross-functional teamwork, decision making, deliverables management, leadership, leading project teams.