Global Lead, Clinical Data Management

Worldwide Clinical Trials Holdings, Inc.; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials in the United States is seeking a senior leader to oversee Data Management teams and projects, with responsibility for study execution and budgets. You will align processes and initiatives across the department to support high-quality outcomes.

The role requires guiding DM personnel, managing escalations, representing the company at sponsor governance meetings, and driving process improvements while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biomedical or related field.
• Min of 9 years of experience in clinical data management.
• 2-4 years of line management experience.
• Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership oversight of teams and projects within Data Management department for study execution and budget management.
• To act as the primary point of contact for any study specific escalations (internal or external).
• To represent the company at sponsor governance meetings.
• Manage assigned departmental personnel ensuring: staff are allocated to projects appropriately and according to their abilities/competencies appropriate oversight, training and mentoring is provided projects within the team are appropriately resourced operational or budget risks are discussed and addressed any performance related escalations for team member are managed and handled appropriately highlight upcoming availability to DM Management to ensure continuity of utilisation.
• Define and monitor objectives for individual team members, ensuring there are opportunities for career and personal development.
• Provide support to Business Development staff by participating in preparation of proposals and presentations to sponsors.
• Participate as necessary in sponsor audits, regulatory authority inspections and other third party meetings.
• Ensure that any recommendations are discussed and that solutions are incorporated.
• As required, perform the role of Subject Matter Expert for a specific DM process. Ongoing review to ensure the process is effective and efficient.
• Central point of contact for any related questions from the team.
• Provide ongoing training to all team members.
• Take ownership of any related Quality Issues identified, ensuring root cause analysis and CAPAs as required.
• Ownership and regular updates of related QMDs or other guidance documents.
• Provide mentorship to other members of the DM department.
• Lead and manage departmental initiatives for process improvement and efficiencies as defined by the DM Departmental leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data management best practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical trial processes

Analytical/problem solving

Project management

Line management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in biomedical sciences or related field

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials in the United States is seeking a senior leader to oversee Data Management teams and projects, with responsibility for study execution and budgets. You will align processes and initiatives across the department to support high-quality outcomes.

The role requires guiding DM personnel, managing escalations, representing the company at sponsor governance meetings, and driving process improvements while ensuring compliance and efficiency.