[Hiring] Senior Clinical Data Manager @Parexel

Role Description

The Senior Clinical Data Manager will be responsible for performing Data Management activities that support client’s commercial and development projects worldwide. He/she will participate as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team to plan, lead and execute the Data Management tasks required for phase 1-4 studies. The Senior Clinical Data Manager has a broad, fundamental knowledge of the data management process and is able to perform most required tasks with minimal guidance.

• Lead a large clinical study or a series of related studies with minimal guidance.
• Represent Data Management on the CTWG for assigned studies.
• Provide mentoring and training to lower level Data Management staff assigned to his/her studies.
• Manage and monitor the progress of data management activities with CROs or other vendors on assigned studies; build effective relationships with CRO/vendor counterparts.
• Review protocols for appropriate data capture including electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) design.
• Perform a thoroughly detailed review of eCRF data requirements.
• Interact with CRAs, programmers, study managers, and statisticians in designing eCRFs and creating the annotated eCRF and CRF completion guidelines.
• Lead the development of data edit check specifications and data listings.
• Coordinate the design and testing of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems according to company standards; resolve EDC system issues with team members.
• Develop or lead the development of the Data Management Plan for a clinical study.
• Review and provide feedback to the clinical team on other study documents e.g. Clinical Monitoring plans, Statistical analysis plans, and vendor specifications.
• Provide training on the EDC system and/or eCRF Completion Guidelines at Investigator Meetings and to internal and external study team members as needed.
• Perform reconciliation of header data from external data sources against the clinical database.
• Perform Serious Adverse Event reconciliation activities according to SOPs and guidelines.
• Lead database upgrades/migrations including performing User Acceptance Testing.
• Maintain study workbooks and data management files.
• Perform database lock and freeze activities per company SOPs.
• Participate in regular team meetings and provide input when appropriate.
• Provide input into the development of data management SOPs, Work Instructions, and process documents; take a leadership role in the development of assigned documents.
• Contribute to a professional working environment including the application of client’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Assist with the training of new employees and/or contractors.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in Data Management for the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, or equivalent experience in an FDA-regulated environment, including study lead experience.
• Good project management skills and a proven ability to multitask.
• Understanding of the scope and focus of Phase 1-4 clinical studies, with a proven ability to perform most core Data Management tasks and interact with vendors.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory guidelines and industry standards (e.g., ICH/FDA guidances, CDISC standards, GCDMP, 21 CFR 11, MedDRA, WHO Drug Dictionaries, etc.) and their application to Data Management practice.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors.
• Strong English language written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and understanding of the Oncology or CNS therapeutic area, and with Phase III pivotal studies are preferred.
• Able to travel to off-site meetings or training seminars as needed.
• Solid computer system and technical skills with a strong ability to learn multiple computer applications; prior experience with different Data Management systems and technologies, and Electronic Data Capture systems is desirable.

Requirements

• BA/BS, preferably in the scientific/healthcare field.