Director, Clinical Data Management

Xencor; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare coverage

ESPP

Equity grant

Annual bonus

Job summary

Xencor, a hybrid biopharmaceutical company with offices in Pasadena and San Diego, seeks a Director, Clinical Data Management. This role offers a hybrid schedule with two onsite days per week in San Diego and leads all DM operations to ensure data quality and regulatory readiness.

You will manage CROs, develop DM standards, coordinate data delivery for submissions, and mentor a DM team. Requirements include a BS in life sciences/CS/Math, 12+ years in pharma/biotech DM, 5+ years of people

Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences, Computer Sciences or Mathematics and 12+ years in pharma/biotech data management.
• At least 5 years of data management and 5 years of people management experience.
• Experience overseeing DM life cycle and external CROs.
• Strong knowledge of ICH, FDA, and GCP.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational leadership to data management across studies.
• Oversees vendor evaluation, budgeting, contract negotiations for DM services.
• Builds and maintains DM vendor relationships and supports RFPs.
• Develops study-specific DM documentation (DM plan, CRF guidelines, edit checks).
• Ensures databases and external data files are design-standards compliant for regulatory submission.
• Reviews data, tables, listings for consistency and accuracy.
• Ensures high-quality data for review and analysis.

Skills

Data management leadership

DM life cycle

People management

Clinical trials

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

CDISC/STDM/MeDRA

Education

BS in Life Sciences/CS/Math

Tools

EDC systems

Data management software

Job description

Introduction:

Xencor is a public, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in the Los Angeles area (Pasadena) and in San Diego. Our focus is developing high-potential XmAb® bispecific T-cell engagers and additional engineered drug candidates that leverage our differentiated technology platforms, and we are advancing our pipeline toward clinical proof-of-concept decisions. Our goal is to create high-impact therapeutics for patients with cancer and other serious diseases. More than 20 XmAb drug candidates engineered with our technology are in clinical development, and three XmAb medicines have been marketed by partners. For more information, please visit www.xencor.com. We have an excellent opportunity for a Director, Clinical Data Management, to join our team.

This position is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days a week onsite in our San Diego office.

Summary:

Responsible for oversight of all Data Management operational activities ensuring compliance with the corporate timeline and scope of work outsourced to CDM Contract Research Organizations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides operational leadership to the direction, design, planning, execution, collection and handling of all clinical data to the highest quality standards
• Oversees vendor and technology evaluation, qualification and selection, budget assessment and contract negotiations, training and oversight for all CDM services from study start-up through study close-out and final reporting
• Responsible for building effective Data Management vendor relationships for all assigned studies, including involvement in RFP development, contract negotiation and selection of DM and/or technology
• Creates and/or reviews study specific Data Management and database documentation which may include data management plans, CRF completion guidelines, coding guidelines, annotated CRFs, and edit check specifications
• Ensures clinical databases and external data files are designed in a standard, accurate, complete and consistent format to produce datasets that are conducive to analysis and regulatory submission by working with lead CRO data manager or equivalent
• Coordinates and participates in the review of clinical data, analysis tables/listings/figures and patient profiles for data consistency and accuracy
• Ensures clinical data within the clinical DB is of a quality to lock as appropriate for clinical review and statistical analysis
• Ensures that all clinical trials have complete and accurate data and supporting documentation for regulatory submission and data analysis including raw datasets and bookmarking annotated CRFs
• Maintains study-specific files to enable the reconstruction and evaluation of data management conduct in a clinical trial
• Manages DM-related timelines; coordinates and synchronizes deliverables and milestones with overall timelines
• Implements documentation and archival standards of Data Management deliverables including DM systems, databases, programs, and specifications
• Provides training of the CRF completion guidelines, EDC system at Investigators' meeting and to internal and external project members as needed
• Adheres to all department and company-wide policies regarding conduct, performance and procedures
• Provides oversight and direction to direct and indirect reports, as applicable, in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to recruiting, training, communicating job expectations, appraising and managing job performance, delivering feedback and coaching, and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Position requires a BS in a Life Sciences, Computer Sciences or Mathematics field of study and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, with at least 5 years of data management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, and at least 5 years of people management experience. Prior clinical trial responsibility for the entire data management life cycle is also required.

Position also requires:

• Good working knowledge of ICH, FDA, and GCP regulations and guidelines
• Strong well-rounded technical skills including CDISC, STDM, MeDRA
• Understanding of data management technology, software languages and computer systems
• Sound knowledge of clinical trial process and data management, clinical operations, biometrics, quality management, and systems applications to support operations
• Competency in multiple computer-based tools, in addition to software programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work in and effectively contribute to cross-functional teams in face-to-face conversation, by telephone, and by email
• Excellent verbal/written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create strong, collaborative working relationships and encourage creative solutions by effectively working through conflicts.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies applicable for job based on Xencor’s Leadership Competency Model
• Ability to effectively manage others through coaching and supervision, in accordance with company policies and practices.
• Ensures employee performance meets the organization’s expectations for conduct, productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.
  

Occasional travel may be required, including travel between Xencor’s Pasadena and San Diego offices. Work for this position is generally performed at Xencor’s worksite and requires full-time commitment.

Expected Base Salary Range: $195,000 - $240,000

The actual salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, including skills, competencies, education and experience.Xencor offers a competitive total rewards package including 401k match, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits. In addition, this position will be eligible for an annual bonus and equity grant. For more information, please see https://xencor.com/careers/.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact [e-mail].

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Xencor does not accept profiles or resumes from recruiting vendors without a binding written agreement. Any unsolicited submission of services and or resumes in no way creates an obligation or duty by Xencor, implied or otherwise.