Director of Clinical Data Management

Recursion•Salt Lake, UT

11d•$215,000 - $266,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Your work will change lives. Including your own. We are seeking a Director, Clinical Data Management who can lead and oversee end to end Clinical Data Management activities on assigned studies and programs. You’ll also play a critical role in the management of all the 3rd party data sources and serve as SME for Data Management. You’ll be responsible for leading and delivering initiatives for CDM within the Biometrics group. You’ll also be proactive and be keen to collaborate with cross functional groups within the Clinical Development organization and larger Data Science teams at Recursion. Daily, you will be responsible for all the CDM study activities and deliverables, document reviews, oversight of CRO’s, timelines and project risk management. You can expect to work on multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced and exciting environment. In this role, you will: Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for end-to-end Clinical Data Management across outsourced studies, requiring extensive technical expertise in EDC build, external data acquisition, reconciliation, standards implementation, and database lock activities. Lead 3–4+ outsourced programs simultaneously with full oversight of vendor performance, data quality, deliverables, timelines, and operational risks. Represent CDM in study meetings and governance forums, ensuring proactive issue resolution, transparent communication, and alignment of data-related expectations. Oversee EDC design, configuration, testing, and integration of systems such as IRT, ePRO/eCOA, imaging, wearables, and other external data sources, providing technical direction to vendors. Develop Vendor Oversight Plans and ensure continuous monitoring of data quality, compliance, KPIs, and audit readiness. Serve as the technical SME for CDM systems, data standards, data flow architecture, SDTM alignment, and operational processes. Lead the development and standardization of CRFs, Data Review Plans, edit checks, and cross-functional data workflows to ensure consistency and high-quality data capture. Oversee the creation and review of CDMPs, CCGs, edit check specifications, data transfer and reconciliation plans, DVPs, and database lock documentation. Ensure vendor data collection and external data approaches align with Recursion standards and SDTM/ADaM requirements to support downstream analysis and regulatory submissions. Drive strategic initiatives to modernize CDM operations, enhance scalability, strengthen data pipeline efficiency, and improve inspection readiness. Guide submission-related CDM activities, ensuring data traceability, integrity, and regulatory compliance. Manage Data Management budgets, analyze cost trends, support forecasting, and contribute to vendor negotiation strategies. Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities and protocols shift rapidly, maintaining flexibility, resilience, and a solution-oriented mindset. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners including Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Medical Monitoring, Clinical Sciences, Regulatory, QA, and Clinical Operations to ensure aligned data strategy and seamless study execution. Support the development and continuous improvement of CDM SOPs, Work Instructions, and standard templates to ensure operational consistency and quality. Ensure compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and CDM best practices. The Team You’ll Join Reporting to the Executive Director, Clinical Data Management and working closely with Biometrics, Clinical Operations and Clinical development Organization, you will be an essential member of the Recursion Development Team. The Development Team is an empowered, execution-minded group of drug development professionals responsible for translating Recursion’s innovative science to patients through clinical development activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, math or computer science
14+ years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Experience managing external data and 3rd party vendors is a must.
Strong knowledge of regulations and guidelines that apply to the conduct of clinical trials.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for end-to-end Clinical Data Management across outsourced studies, requiring extensive technical expertise in EDC build, external data acquisition, reconciliation, standards implementation, and database lock activities.
Lead 3–4+ outsourced programs simultaneously with full oversight of vendor performance, data quality, deliverables, timelines, and operational risks.
Represent CDM in study meetings and governance forums, ensuring proactive issue resolution, transparent communication, and alignment of data-related expectations.
Oversee EDC design, configuration, testing, and integration of systems such as IRT, ePRO/eCOA, imaging, wearables, and other external data sources, providing technical direction to vendors.
Develop Vendor Oversight Plans and ensure continuous monitoring of data quality, compliance, KPIs, and audit readiness.
Serve as the technical SME for CDM systems, data standards, data flow architecture, SDTM alignment, and operational processes.
Lead the development and standardization of CRFs, Data Review Plans, edit checks, and cross-functional data workflows to ensure consistency and high-quality data capture.
Oversee the creation and review of CDMPs, CCGs, edit check specifications, data transfer and reconciliation plans, DVPs, and database lock documentation.
Ensure vendor data collection and external data approaches align with Recursion standards and SDTM/ADaM requirements to support downstream analysis and regulatory submissions.
Drive strategic initiatives to modernize CDM operations, enhance scalability, strengthen data pipeline efficiency, and improve inspection readiness.
Guide submission-related CDM activities, ensuring data traceability, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Manage Data Management budgets, analyze cost trends, support forecasting, and contribute to vendor negotiation strategies.
Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities and protocols shift rapidly, maintaining flexibility, resilience, and a solution-oriented mindset.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners including Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Medical Monitoring, Clinical Sciences, Regulatory, QA, and Clinical Operations to ensure aligned data strategy and seamless study execution.
Support the development and continuous improvement of CDM SOPs, Work Instructions, and standard templates to ensure operational consistency and quality.
Ensure compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and CDM best practices.