Data Standards Manager III

Actalent; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering services seeks a qualified candidate for a fully remote position focusing on eCRF design and SDTM conformance mapping. Candidates should have a strong background in clinical research, specifically with CDASH and SDTM standards. Responsibilities include reviewing data collection tools and executing validation processes. Competitive pay of $68–$70/hr with various employee benefits. Application deadline is February 18, 2026.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Short and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Expert level of knowledge of CDASH and SDTM define.xml.
• Knowledge of international regulations for clinical data standards.
• Experience with data standards governance.

Responsibilities

• Review eCRF designs for compliance with standards.
• Create and review SDTM conformance mapping specifications.
• Execute validation tools to resolve issues.

Skills

Expert knowledge of CDASH

SDTM expertise

eCTD submission experience

Metadata repository technology

Education

MS degree with 8 years relevant experience or BS with 12 years

Job description

Description

Remote

Roles And Responsibilities

• eCRF Design - Able to critically review eCRF designs to ensure compatibility/conformance with CDASH/SDTM standards. Recognizes limitations in eCRF design and works with the study team to correct flaws proactively.
• SDTM Conformance Mapping - Create and Reviews SDTM conformance mapping specifications applying SDTM TAUG and Abbvie standard.
• CDISC Validation Tools - Executes validation tools e.g. Pinnacle 21 and collaborates with other functions to resolve identified issues. Ensure any unresolved issues are appropriately documented e.g. Clinical Study Data Reviewers Guides.
• Create and review Trail Design domains
• Clear understanding of End-to-end traceability from Data Collection to Data reporting.
• Metadata Repository - Responsible for managing libraries of CDISC-related metadata terminology and related standards within the metadata repository. Provides governance oversight to Data Standards Analyst and Sr Data Standards Analyst to ensure consistency in metadata.
• Standards Development - Assist in the development of data standards.
• Standards Governance - Provide guidance to study team members on the appropriate use of AbbVies standards. Consult on complex study-specific data collection and mapping to SDTM.
• Cross-functional Team Participation - Represents the Clinical Data Reporting Standards group to ensure industry and AbbVie standards are followed and understood.
• Communication - Clearly communicates an understanding of clinical data standards concepts clinical principles and regulatory guidance and acts in accordance with those principles. Effectively presents data standards concepts and logical arguments to statistical programmers statisticians data scientists clinical development and regulatory study team members. Able to diplomatically and persuasively represent the interests of the Data Standards group in cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• MS with 8 years of relevant clinical research experience or BS with 12 years relevant experience.
• Expert level of knowledge of CDASH SDTM define.xml and controlled terminology.
• Experience in mapping and converting legacy data into SDTM domains for eCTD submissions. Minimum of two successful submissions of CDISC compliant data.
• Knowledge of international regulations requirements and guidance associated with clinical data standards and the preparation of data sets for regulatory submission.
• Experience with metadata repository technology and its application in clinical data standards processes and experience with data standards governance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $68.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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