Associate Director, Clinical Data Management

X4 Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Clinical Data Management will provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical data management activities across one or more clinical development programs. This role will oversee CRO partners and vendors, drive data quality and inspection readiness, support regulatory submissions, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality clinical trial data. The position serves as a key cross-functional leader, partnering with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Medical Writing, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and external vendors to deliver study objectives while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Requirements

Minimum 8+ years of clinical data management experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments.
Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience overseeing clinical data management activities and vendor relationships.
Experience supporting Phase 2, Phase 3, and regulatory submission programs.
Experience overseeing outsourced clinical data management models.
Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills.
Excellent vendor management capabilities.
Effective problem-solving and risk management abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to patient-focused drug development and data quality excellence.
Strong understanding of: ICH-GCP, FDA and EMA regulations, CDISC standards (SDTM and related submission requirements), Clinical trial data lifecycle, Risk-based quality management principles.

Nice To Haves

Rare disease experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all clinical data management activities for assigned clinical trials from protocol development through database lock and study closeout.
Develop and execute data management strategies that support program timelines, quality objectives, and regulatory submission readiness.
Ensure consistent application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, company SOPs, and industry best practices.
Provide leadership and guidance to CROs and vendors performing outsourced data management activities.
Serve as the primary sponsor representative for outsourced data management activities.
Establish governance and performance oversight processes, including KPIs, quality metrics, and issue escalation pathways.
Review and approve vendor deliverables, including: Data Management Plans, CRF specifications, Edit Check Specifications, Data Review Plans, Database Validation Documentation, Data Transfer Specifications, Reconciliation Plans.
Monitor CRO performance and ensure accountability for quality, timelines, and budget adherence.
Establish and monitor key study metrics related to data quality, data cleaning, query management, and database readiness.
Lead ongoing review of data trends and identify risks requiring mitigation.
Ensure audit and inspection readiness through comprehensive documentation and process compliance.
Support internal audits and health authority inspections as the data management subject matter expert.
Serve as the Data Management representative on Clinical Study Teams and Development Teams.
Effectively communicate study status, risks, mitigation plans, and performance metrics to leadership.
Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical data management processes, systems, and efficiencies.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, templates, and best practices.
Support implementation of innovative technologies and risk-based approaches to data management.