Senior Clinical Data Manager II

AstraZeneca•Durham, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Introduction to role At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person. Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week . Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.  Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. Are you ready to turn complex capacity and demand signals into clinical plans that accelerate medicines to patients? In this role as a Senior Clinical Data Manager II, you will be responsible for coordination of the Clinical Data Management (CDM) deliverables on assigned clinical studies and may be an expert on CDM processes, standards, and technology. May act as a Core member of Global Study Team (GST) and may lead studies with less complexities. Collaborates with DM vendors and liaise with a variety of departments on a local and/or global level to ensure each study is run in accordance to the specifics of the model. Maintains Business Continuity for CDM processes and standards including integrity of the clinical database for the relevant studies. May work under direction of a Project Data Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of university or college degree in the life sciences or related subject, pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree
Minimum of 5 years of Clinical Data Management and experience in the Biotech/Pharma/CRO industry
Demonstrated current understanding of Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP) and relevant regulatory requirements
Demonstrated experience of clinical databases, different clinical data management systems and electronic data capture (EDC)
Demonstrate understanding and experience in query management process and reconciliation activities
Ability to work flexibly on simultaneous projects and proactively manage time to meet own deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a global team environment
Excellent organizational a nalytical skills and high attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process
Demonstrated understanding of clinical data system design / development / validation and system interoperability.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with external partners
Understanding of database structures, programming languages, data standards (CDISC) and practices as they apply to CRF design, database development, data handling and reporting
Knowledge of SQL or SAS software
Experience leading clinical studies as Data Management Lead

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Clinical Data Management deliverables on assigned studies depending on the relevant model and DM Vendor.
Takes accountability and serves as the first line of contact at the study level.
Demonstrates leadership and operational knowledge in the planning and delivery of CDM deliverables at a study level potentially under mentorship from a Project Data Manager.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with all study team members.
Primary point of contact for DM vendor and provides guidance and supervision to Lead Data Manager/DM Team Lead working on the study (CRO or in-house).
Oversight of day-to-day operational aspects of CDM for assigned studies; Responsible to identify risks and collaborate with the DM Vendor to mitigate the risk. Escalates issues/risks when necessary.
Understands corporate, therapeutic/indication or program specific data capture AZ standards.
Provide input into CDM related activities associated with regulatory inspections/audits for assigned studies.
Responsible for compliance to Trial Master File requirements relating to DM Vendor Support Senior Leaders to oversee CDM Vendor performance, depending on relevant model.
Review, assess and manage DM Vendor delivery against KPIs, budget and overall performance.
Oversees vendor timelines and milestone deliverables for the assigned studies.
Ensures DM Vendor billing is accurate and gives recommendations for payment of invoices.
Drive adherence to AZ CDM standards and processes for data quality and consistency of data capturing for assigned studies.
Demonstrates willingness to take on ad-hoc activities consistent with current CDM work experience.
Ensures relevant training is completed prior to performing tasks.
Mentoring junior Clinical Data Management colleagues Performs CDM related ad-hoc requests from Line Manager.