Lead Clinical Data Manager - Remote

Fortrea; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Fortrea seeks a Data Management Lead to oversee studies from start-up to database lock, ensuring sponsor requirements and timelines are met. You will mentor junior staff, manage documentation, and ensure strict quality and SOP compliance.

You will coordinate with EDC, SAS, Statistics, and PK teams, lead client communications, and drive risk mitigation while maintaining industry standards and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• University/college degree required.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience, equating to a bachelor’s degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead DM studies and ensure all DM deliverables meet timelines and quality expectations.
• Provide DM team leadership and mentorship; review team output and adjust resources accordingly.
• Ensure projects adhere to protocols, SOPs, and GCP standards.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to build timelines and communicate progress across disciplines.
• Develop client relationships and manage sponsor feedback, scoping changes, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Medical terminology knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

EDC (Electronic Data Capture)

GCP knowledge

SOPs knowledge

Job description

Fortrea seeks a Data Management Lead to oversee studies from start-up to database lock, ensuring sponsor requirements and timelines are met. You will mentor junior staff, manage documentation, and ensure strict quality and SOP compliance.

You will coordinate with EDC, SAS, Statistics, and PK teams, lead client communications, and drive risk mitigation while maintaining industry standards and regulatory expectations.