Clinical Data Manager - CDM at Planet Group Redwood City, CA

Comunidade Metodista; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Clinical Data Manager to lead data management activities across the CDM lifecycle, including study documentation, system setup, UAT, and database lock for clinical trials.

The role requires 3+ years in CDM with solid knowledge of ICH, FDA, and GCP regulations, and proficiency with EDC systems and MS Office. Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of CDM/Data Management experience in pharma/CRO.
• Solid knowledge of clinical data management principles.
• Strong knowledge of ICH, FDA, and GCP regulations.
• Proficient with EDC systems and MS Office.
• Experience with MedDRA/WHO Drug thesauri.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage data management duties to meet study timelines.
• Review data listings, metrics, listings, and reports.
• Perform data listing review and resolve queries in EDC.
• Coordinate external data reconciliation and SAE reconciliation.
• Provide DM support to Statisticians and Programmers in trial reports.
• Generate/ review study documents (DM Plans, CRFs, DB build specs).
• Maintain inspection-ready study DM documentation.
• Oversee CRO/service providers and manage DM progress on studies.
• Assist in training new employees/contractors.
• Contribute to development and implementation of SOPs and templates.

Skills

CDM experience

ICH/FDA/GCP knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent working

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EDC systems

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MedDRA/WHO Drug

Job description

Clinical Data Manager - CDM job at Planet Group. Redwood City, CA.

The Clinical Data Manager actively participates in all aspects of the data management process from the development of project documentation, system set‑up, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and routine data review through database lock of clinical trials. The CDM has a broad, fundamental knowledge of the data management process and can plan, manage, and coordinate activities for assigned tasks with minimal guidance. This person may have project level oversight as a study Lead Data Manager. The core duties and responsibilities of the CDM are delineated below

• Manages data management duties to meet study timelines.
• Review and may distribute/coordinate data management metrics, listings, and reports.
• Performs scheduled and ad hoc data listing review and generates/resolves queries in EDC.
• Performs external data reconciliation against EDC.
• Performs Serious AE reconciliation according to SOPs and guidelines, as applicable.
• Provides DM support to Statisticians and Statistical Programmers in production of clinical trial reports and other deliverables.
• Generates and/or reviews/approves study documents (e.g., Data Management Plans, Case Report Forms, DB build specifications, data transfer specifications, SAE and/or external data reconciliation plans, coding conventions, laboratory data handling plan, study protocols).
• Reviews protocols for appropriate data capture including electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) design and external data vendors’ systems.
• Reviews and provides feedback to the clinical team on other study documents e.g., Clinical Monitoring plans and vendor specifications.
• Maintains study DM related documents/files for inspection readiness.
• May oversee data management CRO/service providers including manages and monitors the progress of data management activities with CROs and/or other service providers on assigned studies; build effective relationships with CRO/service provider counterparts.
• May assist with the training of new employees and/or contractors (e.g., clinical data associates and/or junior clinical data managers working on the studies).
• May participate in CRO/vendor selection process for outsourced activities.
• May participate in the development, review and implementation of departmental SOPs, templates, and processes.
• Contributes to a professional working environment through exemplifying CoreValues

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three (3) years of CDM of Data Management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry; depth and exposure to DM related tasks considered in lieu of minimum requirement.
• Requires solid knowledge of clinical data management principles, clinical trials process and regulatory requirements.
• Good working knowledge of ICH, FDA, and GCP regulations and guidelines.
• Strong well-rounded technical skills (EDC systems, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with web-based Electronic Data Capture (EDC), clinical data management systems and industry wide thesauri, such as MedDRA and WHO Drug.
• Excellent verbal/written and interpersonal skills required for working successfully in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple project tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, Life Sciences, or health-related field.
• CRO/service provider experience desired.
• Prior oncology/solid tumor experience.
• Knowledge of industry standards (CDISC, SDTM, CDASH).