Remote Associate Director Data Management Clinical Trials

Character Biosciences; United States; On-site; USD 179,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Character Biosciences is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Data Management to build and lead data management for Dry AMD trials. Youll set up processes, systems, and vendor relationships to deliver clean, inspection-ready data from database build to lock.

Youll oversee external DM vendors and CROs, ensure data quality, and align data collection with study design. This foundational role requires independence, rigor, and a mindset to scale with the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Typically 5–7+ years of Clinical Data Management across multiple trial phases, ophthalmology experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with EDC platforms (e.g., Medidata Rave, Veeva Vault CDMS) including database build, edit check specifications, and UAT.
• Experience independently managing external Data Management vendors and CROs, including scope, timelines, and quality oversight.

Responsibilities

• Data Management Strategy: Lead development of data management processes across trials and establish DM practices as the first dedicated hire.
• Vendor Oversight: Manage external DM vendors and CROs with accountability for deliverables, timelines, and data quality.
• Database Build & Validation: Lead eCRF design, database build, and testing (UAT) in the EDC system with protocol-driven requirements.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure DM processes meet GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and privacy regulations; maintain inspection-ready DM docs.

Skills

Data management

Vendor oversight

GCP compliance

Independent start-up mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Medidata Rave

Veeva Vault CDMS

EDC platforms

Job description

Character Biosciences is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Data Management to build and lead data management for Dry AMD trials. Youll set up processes, systems, and vendor relationships to deliver clean, inspection-ready data from database build to lock.

Youll oversee external DM vendors and CROs, ensure data quality, and align data collection with study design. This foundational role requires independence, rigor, and a mindset to scale with the company.