Assoc. Dir., Clinical Data Mgmt
Assoc. Dir., Clinical Data Mgmt
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Job Description
Under the direction of the Global Data Operations (GDO) leadership the GDO Operations Manager is responsible for leading Senior clinical data managers (SCDMs) and Clinical data Managers (CDMs) in operations tasks both strategic and tactical in nature within a Data Management Center (DMC). They are responsible for ensuring the consistent execution of quality processes and deliverables and managing the workload and development of their direct staff. Encourages effective interaction of DMC staff with business partners to achieve common objectives.
Primary activities include but are not limited to:
- Direct Line Management of SCDM and CDMs.
- Talent management and performance management of teams with more than 10 members
- Escalates to appropriate leadership/management as needed as risks and needs arise in the business
- Increases functional effectiveness by supporting departmental efforts to simplify and standardize procedures to the greatest extent possible sharing best practices and participating or leading in continuous improvement efforts.
- Participates in or Leads GDO Business Excellence Networks (BENs)GDO improvement efforts GDO and/or GDMS special initiatives as needed
- Facilitates and/or participates in management and functional area meetings contributing expertise when necessary through formal or informal presentations.
- Keeps abreast of process and technology changes both within and outside of the company that may impact staff.
- May support any other projects or perform any other data management task deemed appropriate by management.
- Supports GDO management team to set objectives and lead the team to achieve the business goals.
- Leads and/or participates in initiatives beyond GDO or GDMS (e.g. cross-divisional projects cross-industry initiatives etc.).
- Trains staff on business processes operations and tools
Education:
- At least B.A. or B.S. degree preferably in Medicine Pharmacy Nursing Biological Sciences Health Care Life Sciences or related discipline.
Experience:
- At least 5 years experience in Clinical Trials
- At least 2 years experience in People Management or equivalent strong leadership capabilities
- Demonstrate experience managing a sized team of more than 10 people
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of E2E clinical development process.
- Strong leadership mentoring and development talent skills.
- Strong project management decision making problem solving negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to establish effective personal relationships across a wide range of business contacts
- Ability to build talent and lead teams with influencing and development skills.
- Able to work under pressure in a changing environment with flexibility.
- Strong writing and communication skills business level English
- Project Management
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
noRequired Skills:
Adaptability Adaptability Biological Sciences Biopharmaceutics Business Process Consulting Business Processes Clinical Databases Clinical Data Management Clinical Informatics Clinical Trials Communication Data Analysis Data Extraction Data Integration Data Validation Decision Making Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Immunochemistry Interpersonal Relationships Management Process Neuroethics Neurology People Leadership People Management Pharmacovigilance 5 morePreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
08/22/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
