Executive Director & Head Clinical Data Management

Annexon Biosciences; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 302,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttle service

Equity participation

Health benefits

Job summary

Annexon Biosciences is seeking an Executive Director & Head of Clinical Data Management to lead a data-driven, globally engaged CDM team. You will drive strategy, vendor governance, and cross-functional collaboration to advance clinical data from startup through closeout.

The role anchors best practices in GCP and GCDMP while enabling innovative CDM delivery models. The position requires a strong leader with 12+ years in CDM, proficiency in EDC/eSource/eCOA/IRT, and a track record of regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 12+ years in CDM leadership.
• Experience with sponsor oversight and outsourcing models.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Proficiency with CDM technology (EDC, eSource, eCOA, IRT).
• Understanding of GCP and GCDMP; experience with regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Set vision for Clinical Data Management and build a best-in-class organization.
• Provide strategic and technical direction to data managers and SMEs.
• Oversee CDL activities from study startup to closeout with high data quality.
• Design operating models: outsourcing, hybrid, or in-house.
• Ensure CDM strategies align with GCP and GCDMP standards.
• Define and implement regulatory submission support and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

GCDMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical/biotechnology

12+ years of Clinical Data Management leadership

Tools

EDC

eSource

eCOA

IRT

Job description

Executive Director & Head Clinical Data Management

Company:

At Annexon Biosciences we are a biopharmaceutical company advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies for people living with devastating classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye. Our novel scientific approach targets upstream C1q to block the classical complement inflammatory cascade before it starts, and its therapeutic candidates are designed to provide meaningful benefits across multiple autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases. With proof-of concept data in Guillain-Barré syndrome, Huntington’s disease and geographic atrophy, we are rigorously advancing our mid-to late-stage clinical trials to bring new potential treatments to patients as quickly as possible. At Annexon, you’ll be part of a team committed to making an impact together.

For more information on Annexon and our pipeline, check out our site Annexon Biosciences & Annexon Pipeline . We trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANNX and are headquartered in Brisbane, CA.

We're seekingexceptional talent from all backgrounds to fuel our growth. At Annexon, we're building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We value unique perspectives and unconventional paths. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and our company culture !

Position:

Reporting to the SVP, Biometrics, this leader independently oversees a team of data managers and technology experts responsible for acquisition and quality of all Annexon clinical trial data. A highly empowered, visible and collaborative role, the Executive Director & Head Clinical Data Management partners cross-functionally to advance medicines to our patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Set the vision for Clinical Data Management through building and maintaining a best-in-class organization that functions as a key strategic partner within Annexon
• Provide operational, strategic, and technical direction to data managers and technology SMEs while maintaining ultimate responsibility for all clinical data within Annexon
• Accountable for all Clinical Data Management activities from study startup through study conduct and closeout delivering quality data snapshots, interim database locks and final database locks
• Design and deploy appropriate clinical data management operating models including full outsourcing, hybrid delivery and fully in-house
• Ensure clinical data management strategies that incorporate both current best practices and innovative approaches consistent with GCP and GCDMP
• Design and deploy sponsor oversight for outsourced studies including operating model, oversight planning and execution, vendor governance and interactions, risk management and documentation
• Define, advance and codify procedural framework (operating model, process definitions and associated SOPs/WIs, Clinical Data Management best/expected practices) for the department
• Serve on the Biometrics leadership team to provide guidance on direction and operations of the department
• Provide expert guidance to project teams and executive leadership
• Participate cross-functionally with key partners to advance Annexon products
• Contribute to and participate in the development and maintenance of a positive team-focused company culture

Education, Experience, and Skills:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry in a Clinical Data Management leadership capacity
• Extensive experience with industry clinical data management delivery models and associated sponsor oversight (full outsourcing etc.)
• Experience building and leading high performing teams; and identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent
• Proficiency in Clinical Data Management related technology like EDC, eSource, eCOA, IRT etc.
• Experience leading programs through submission and approval
• Deep understanding of GCP and GCDMP
• Solid understanding of eCRF data acquisition best practices

Preferred:

• Ability to communicate with clarity and influence including explaining complex quantitative issues in simple terms
• Solid understanding of Regulatory (FDA/EMA/ICH) guidance with the ability to interpret and apply in real-time drug development setting
• Solid understanding of regulatory submission and approval process
• Collaborative negotiator with excellent judgment around compromising, standing firm, or finding a new way forward.
• Leadership acumen including emotional intelligence and business awareness. Ability to effectively collaborate and influence throughout multiple levels of the organization.
• Strategic and creative drug-development mindset/approach. Willingness to deviate from the status quo
• Ability to balance appropriate levels of structure/process with efficiency and simplicity
• Awareness of external industry landscape with respect to best practices and emerging topics

Salary Range: $301,500 - $330,000

Location: Annexon Biosciences is located in Brisbane, California. This role operates under a hybrid work arrangement and requires regular onsite collaboration at our office. Candidates should be located within commuting distance and able to work in the office multiple days each week.

• A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance.
• Shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry.
• Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, and other benefits.

Annexon Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to fostering an environment where ALL people are welcome and supported. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Creativity and innovation flourish in an environment of openness, inclusion, and mutual respect.