Director, Clinical Data Management & Strategy

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; California, San Diego (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director, Data Management to lead clinical data management planning and operations across studies. You will oversee vendor relationships, budgets, and contracting while shaping corporate data standards and standardized processes.

The role requires building and guiding a skilled team, ensuring data quality from study start-up through close-out, and supporting regulatory submissions with timely, accurate reports.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in life sciences or a related field.
• 8–10+ years in direct data management within pharma or CRO industry.
• Proven supervisory and mentoring experience with hands-on leadership.
• Strong project management experience with CROs/vendors.
• Expertise in CDISC standards, SDTM, CFR-Part 11 compliance.
• Knowledge of GCP/ICH and regional regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical data management planning and operations.
• Lead vendor management, budgeting, and contract negotiations.
• Develop corporate data standards and standardization.
• Train and supervise data management staff and timelines.
• Ensure data quality, timely deliverables from start-up to close-out.
• Provide CRO/vendor oversight to meet development needs.

Skills

Project management

CRO/vendor oversight

CDISC SDTM

GCP/ICH compliance

Team leadership

Regulatory documentation

Education

BS/MS in life sciences or related field

Job description

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director, Data Management to lead clinical data management planning and operations across studies. You will oversee vendor relationships, budgets, and contracting while shaping corporate data standards and standardized processes.

The role requires building and guiding a skilled team, ensuring data quality from study start-up through close-out, and supporting regulatory submissions with timely, accurate reports.