[Hiring] Associate Manager, Clinical Data Management @Fortrea

Role Description

Data Management leadership on studies and take responsibility for the development of the project documentation, system set-up, data entry and data validation procedures and processes assigned to more junior staff. Assume responsibility for all DM activities (from study start-up to database lock) according to client quality expectations, within project timelines and budgets. Work directly with Sponsors to understand their direct requirements and lead implementation of those requirements. Regularly review client specific process to ensure they remain optimal for Sponsor and Fortrea.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Lead studies including a combination of healthy volunteer and patient populations, multi-site, client management required or reduced timelines.
• Organize and effectively prioritize workload and deliverables.
• Accountable for all DM deliverables as assigned per the established timeline.
• Provide instruction to DM study team(s) and review their output to ensure the highest quality.
• Ensure all allocated projects are carried out in accordance with relevant protocols, global harmonized SOPs, and GCP standards.
• Work with Project Manager(s) to build timelines to meet contracted milestones.
• Provide DM project team leadership and accountability.
• Lead data-focused internal project team meetings.
• Meet frequently with study leads to ensure all deliverables are planned and coordinated.
• Proactively identify potential risks/mitigations and communicate data-driven discussions.
• Keep Project Manager and Biometrics management informed of pertinent project or sponsor related information.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and review client satisfaction surveys.
• Track scope changes and work with Project Manager to ensure Sponsor approval is received.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching in DM related clinical trial processes.
• Support DM managers on performance evaluation of team members.
• Accountable for learning new DM technologies and applied processes.
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken.
• Perform reconciliation of the clinical database against safety data, laboratory data, or any other third-party data.
• Represent DM and overall Biometrics in new business opportunities.
• Attend and action client or internal audits and resolve all issues within an appropriate timeframe.
• Actively promote Biometrics services to sponsors whenever possible.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• University / college degree.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience equating to a bachelor's degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Primary data management role in complex In-house studies for ~3 years or 5+ years supporting hands-on data review and reconciliation.
• Experienced in In-house study start-up, conduct, and closeout.
• Proactive and independent worker who can mitigate problems before/as they arise.
• DM subject matter expert to other FSPs that will support the study.
• Know how to create/update Data Management Documents.
• Perform UAT of the EDC database and data validation listings.
• Proficient in complex external data reconciliation.
• Perform EDC data cleaning.
• Raise queries in EDC based on monthly cross-functional data review findings.
• Maintain issue log.
• Upload documents to eTMF.
• Perform metrics reporting at team meetings.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team player with an ability to work on fast-paced studies.
• Protocol deviation reconciliation experience.
• Help with Database Lock tasks.

Experience

• 6 to 8 years of DM experience with a minimum of 1 year of direct sponsor management.
• Experience in handling customer concerns and managing Scope of Work and budgets is preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical trial process, DM, clinical operations, biometrics, and system applications to support operations.
• Time management skills and ability to adhere to project productivity metrics and timelines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with peers.
• Good organizational ability, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Team working skills and good collaborator skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• University / college degree in life sciences, health sciences, information technology or related subjects preferred.
• Knowledge of science or a scientific background is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Fortrea, the overall structure of the organization and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• 3+ years of Electronic Data Capture experience.
• Prior Veeva EDC experience is a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Office and home-based work environment.
• May require overtime and weekend work as required.
• Should be willing to work in flexible shifts as per business requirement.

Benefits

• All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
• Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.

Pay Range

$85,000-$95,000

Application Deadline

10/10/2026

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