Remote Pharmaceutical Data Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Home office setup allowance

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Pharmaceutical Data Manager to oversee the collection, management, and integrity of data from pharmaceutical research and clinical trials. This fully remote role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and collaboration across dispersed teams to ensure regulatory compliance and robust analysis.

The position focuses on designing databases, managing data plans, and producing regular data reports to support drug development programs in a

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Manager in pharma/biotech with clinical trials.
• Proficiency with clinical data management systems (EDC) such as Medrio, REDCap.
• Strong database design, data validation, and statistics understanding.
• Excellent organization and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain databases for clinical trial and research data.
• Develop and execute data management plans (DMPs) and SOPs.
• Oversee data entry, validation, and cleaning processes to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Generate data management reports, including progress reports and status updates.
• Collaborate with statisticians, programmers, and clinical operations teams to define data requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry best practices.

Skills

Data management

EDC systems

Clinical data

Data quality

Remote collaboration

Statistics concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Medrio

REDCap

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Remote Pharmaceutical Data Manager to join their expanding team, supporting research operations from anywhere. This crucial role is responsible for overseeing the collection, management, and integrity of data generated from pharmaceutical research and clinical trials. You will ensure that all data is accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory standards, enabling robust analysis and decision-making. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in data management systems, contributing significantly to the success of drug development programs in a flexible, remote-first work environment that fosters collaboration and efficiency across geographically dispersed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain databases for clinical trial and research data.
• Develop and execute data management plans (DMPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee data entry, validation, and cleaning processes to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Generate data management reports, including progress reports and status updates.
• Collaborate with statisticians, programmers, and clinical operations teams to define data requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Manager in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on clinical trials.
• Proficiency with clinical data management systems (e.g., EDC systems like Medrio, REDCap).
• Strong understanding of database design, data validation principles, and statistical concepts.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in data management.
• Allowance for home office setup and internet services.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on scientific advancement.