Posted Aug 15, 2026

Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management

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Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management $140,000 - $180,000 Remote (U.S.) Overview A growing clinical-stage medical technology organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Clinical Data Management to lead and expand its internal data management capabilities. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing clinical trial data quality, developing scalable processes, managing a small team of data management professionals, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure study data is accurate, audit-ready, and prepared for regulatory submissions. The individual will serve as a key stakeholder across Clinical Operations, Monitoring, Biostatistics, and external service providers while helping build a best-in-class clinical data infrastructure. Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and develop a team of clinical data management professionals, providing direction on priorities, performance, and career growth.Oversee all data management activities across ongoing clinical studies, including data review, discrepancy management, reconciliation processes, and database lock preparation.Act as the primary internal expert for electronic data capture (EDC) platforms and collaborate with external vendors on system implementation, maintenance, enhancements, and user acceptance testing.Establish and maintain Data Management Plans, data review strategies, standards documents, SOPs, and operational procedures.Partner closely with Clinical Operations and study teams to monitor data quality, protocol compliance, site performance, and study milestones.Manage vendor relationships and performance metrics, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality data management services.Collaborate with Biostatistics to support data standards implementation, analysis dataset readiness, and database lock activities.Drive inspection and audit preparedness by maintaining compliant documentation, process traceability, and validated system oversight.Monitor evolving regulatory expectations related to electronic records, data integrity, and clinical research requirements and implement process improvements as needed.Track timelines for key study deliverables, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans to maintain project objectives. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Informatics, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.7+ years of clinical data management experience within medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical environments.Demonstrated experience leading study-level data cleaning, query management, and database lock activities.Prior people leadership experience, including coaching and managing direct reports.Strong knowledge of GCP, electronic records requirements, clinical data standards, and clinical trial data governance.Experience insourcing data management activities from external partners or CROs is highly desirable.Proficiency with leading EDC systems such as Medidata Rave, Oracle InForm, REDCap, or comparable platforms.Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Experience supporting regulatory submissions, inspections, audits, and submission-ready datasets is preferred.This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on data management leader who enjoys building processes, developing teams, and partnering across functions to drive high-quality clinical research execution in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.