Strategic Data Management Programme Lead

P95; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

P95 JC is seeking an experienced Data Management Programme Lead to own a sponsor portfolio, providing leadership across one or more clinical studies and serving as a trusted partner to sponsors. This hands‑on leadership role combines Clinical Data Management expertise, programme oversight, sponsor engagement, team development, and operational planning.

The successful candidate will work closely with sponsor stakeholders and internal teams to ensure high-quality, compliant delivery of Data

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Clinical Data Management in CRO/pharma/research environments.
• Experience leading data management activities across multiple studies or programmes.
• Experience working directly with sponsors and building strong client relationships.
• Experience coordinating or leading teams, projects, programmes, or functional initiatives.
• Expert knowledge of clinical trial processes across startup, conduct, and close-out.
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing best practices within Data Management.
• Demonstrated people leadership, mentoring, coaching, or team development activities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Data Management contact for an assigned sponsor or sponsor programme
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with sponsor stakeholders
• Provide strategic and operational oversight across one or more clinical studies
• Lead or contribute to sponsor governance meetings, study planning discussions, and operational reviews
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and opportunities, driving timely resolution and continuous improvement
• Support, mentor, and develop Data Management professionals working on the assigned programme
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, quality, and continuous learning
• Support study budget oversight, forecasting, and resource planning activities
• Monitor programme performance and utilisation to support efficient delivery
• Champion data quality, inspection readiness, and compliance across assigned studies
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, and standardisation
• Contribute to departmental initiatives that strengthen Data Management capabilities and service delivery

Skills

Data management

Leadership

Sponsor relationships

Project coordination

English proficiency

Job description

P95 JC is seeking an experienced Data Management Programme Lead to own a sponsor portfolio, providing leadership across one or more clinical studies and serving as a trusted partner to sponsors. This hands‑on leadership role combines Clinical Data Management expertise, programme oversight, sponsor engagement, team development, and operational planning.

The successful candidate will work closely with sponsor stakeholders and internal teams to ensure high-quality, compliant delivery of Data