Director, Clinical Data Management

International Executive Service Corps; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holiday Pay

PTO

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Programs

Parental Leave Benefits

Job summary

Nektar Therapeutics invites applications for a Director, Clinical Data Management who will lead planning and execution of data management activities for phase trials, including CRF/eCRF design, database development, validation programming, discrepancy management, and database release.

The role oversees CROs and service providers, coordinating with Biostatistics, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to ensure accurate, efficient, and complete clinical trial data collection and high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in clinical, biological, mathematical sciences or nursing; advanced degree preferred.
• 13 years of pharmaceutical development experience with at least 6 years managing CROs.
• Experience and understanding of ICH and GCP; ability to develop data management processes and training.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning and execution of clinical trial data management activities, including CRF/eCRF design and database development.
• Manage CROs and service providers throughout the data management lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Biostatistics, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to ensure accurate data collection.
• Develop data management processes and training; contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

ICH/GCP knowledge

Project management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Project

MS Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's in clinical/biological/mathematical sciences or related field

Nursing qualification

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Nektar has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Clinical Data Management on the Clinical Data Management team.

Summary

Directs planning and execution of clinical trial data management activities including CRF/eCRF design, database development, validation programming, discrepancy management, and database release. Manages Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and service providers throughout the data management process life cycle, coordinating with Biostatistics, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to ensure accurate, efficient, and complete clinical trial data collection. Supports the advancement of high‑value therapeutics addressing unmet medical needs.

Qualifications and required Experience

Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities and strong organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Experience and understanding of ICH and GCP is required. Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal collaboration. Excellent project management skills required. Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems. Solid understanding of clinical drug development processes is preferred. Ability to develop data management processes and training is preferred. Previous people management experience is preferred. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word and PowerPoint.

Education and Minimum Required Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in clinical, biological, mathematical sciences or related field, or nursing qualification is required. An advanced degree is preferred. Equivalent experience may also be considered.

13 years of pharmaceutical development experience with at least 6 years managing CROs is required. Extensive experience in the design of clinical studies is required. 10 years of previous management experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Nektar currently anticipates the base salary for the Director, Regulatory Affairs to range from $240,000 to $275,000 for candidates in the Bay Area and will depend, in part, on successful candidate’s location and qualifications for the role, including education and experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan (depending, in part, on company and individual performance and at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.) The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on the market survey data.

Qualifying employees are eligible to participate in benefit programs such as:

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Wellness Programs
• Parental Leave Benefits (in accordance with the terms of applicable plans)

For general information on company benefits, please go to https://www.nektar.com/careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Nektar Therapeutics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner proscribed by the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.