Manager, Data Management

eResearch Technology Inc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits focused on health, well-being

Flexible work arrangements

Employee development and recognition

Remote collaboration resources

Job summary

Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is seeking a Manager, Data Management to lead data management operations and ensure timely, high-quality clinical trial services. You will mentor staff, collaborate with sponsors and cross-functional teams, and drive process improvements in a global remote environment.

You will develop staff, monitor metrics, and ensure adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements while advancing data integrity and patient safety across studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of four years of Clinical Data Management experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Prior people management experience, including leadership of direct reports and performance management responsibilities.
• Experience partnering directly with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research sponsors.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, clinical data management practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and balance operational, client, and people leadership responsibilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience developing and tracking operational metrics and performance indicators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across global teams and functions.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives and driving operational consistency across teams.
• Ability to work remotely and successfully lead distributed teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Data Management operations to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of clinical trial services.
• Partner with sponsors and internal stakeholders to ensure study requirements, timelines, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Coordinate activities with Data Management leadership and cross-functional operational teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain department procedures and process improvements to drive operational excellence.
• Monitor, analyze, and report departmental metrics and performance indicators.
• Determine staffing strategies and hiring projections to support business objectives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Data Management staff, including performance evaluations, goal setting, and career development activities.
• Conduct regular department and team meetings to communicate priorities, performance, and organizational updates.
• Support the development and delivery of training programs and continuing education initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to global SOPs, working practice guides, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee preparation for client audits, inspections, and internal quality reviews.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Operations teams to ensure consistent and effective data collection processes.
• Meet with clients to discuss protocol requirements, study strategy, and data management solutions.
• Support implementation of new systems, technologies, and operational processes.
• Promote collaboration across departments to optimize resource utilization and customer satisfaction.

Skills

People management

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manage the workflow of the data management functions while maintaining the highest levels of data integrity, adherence to schedules of commitments, and employee satisfaction, consistent with Standard Operating Procedures. At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are driven by a shared purpose to transform lives through better evidence. As a Manager, Data Management, you will provide operational leadership, client partnership, and people management expertise to support the successful delivery of clinical trial programs. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality data management services, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and developing high-performing teams that deliver exceptional outcomes for sponsors. If you are passionate about leadership, process excellence, and advancing clinical research, we invite you to join our global team.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Attractive benefits focused on health, well-being, and financial security
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Engaging employee development and recognition programs
• Technology and resources that enable effective remote collaboration

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee Data Management operations to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of clinical trial services
• Partner with sponsors and internal stakeholders to ensure study requirements, timelines, and quality expectations are achieved
• Coordinate activities with Data Management leadership and cross-functional operational teams
• Develop, implement, and maintain department procedures and process improvements to drive operational excellence
• Monitor, analyze, and report departmental metrics and performance indicators
• Determine staffing strategies and hiring projections to support business objectives
• Manage, mentor, and develop Data Management staff, including performance evaluations, goal setting, and career development activities
• Conduct regular department and team meetings to communicate priorities, performance, and organizational updates
• Support the development and delivery of training programs and continuing education initiatives
• Ensure adherence to global SOPs, working practice guides, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee preparation for client audits, inspections, and internal quality reviews
• Collaborate with Project Management and Operations teams to ensure consistent and effective data collection processes
• Meet with clients to discuss protocol requirements, study strategy, and data management solutions
• Support implementation of new systems, technologies, and operational processes
• Promote collaboration across departments to optimize resource utilization and customer satisfaction

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field preferred
• Minimum of four years of Clinical Data Management experience or equivalent industry experience
• Prior people management experience, including leadership of direct reports and performance management responsibilities
• Experience partnering directly with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research sponsors
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, clinical data management practices, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and balance operational, client, and people leadership responsibilities
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Experience developing and tracking operational metrics and performance indicators
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across global teams and functions
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives and driving operational consistency across teams
• Ability to work remotely and successfully lead distributed teams across multiple locations

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It's a cause that unites and inspires us. It's why we come to work and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Clario is a leading provider of endpoint data solutions to the clinical trials industry, generating high-quality clinical evidence for life sciences companies. We offer comprehensive evidence generation solutions that combine medical imaging, eCOA, precision motion, cardiac solutions and respiratory endpoints. For more than 50 years, Clario has delivered deep scientific expertise and broad endpoint technologies to help transform lives around the world. Our endpoint data solutions have supported over 30,000 clinical trials in more than 100 countries. Our global team of science, technology, and operational experts have supported over 70% of all FDA drug approvals since 2015.