Senior Manager, Technical Clinical Data Management
About The Position
Deciphera is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Technical Clinical Data Management to take accountability for end-to-end data management lifecycle activities across assigned clinical trials. In this dual-function role, the individual will serve as the primary Data Management Study Lead, managing timelines, cross-functional communication, risks, and deliverables while applying hands-on technical expertise. The role combines clinical data management leadership with the technical ability to design efficient, scalable solutions that improve data quality, accelerate issue resolution, and support timely study delivery. The position represents Data Management on Clinical Study Teams, oversees activities defined in the Data Management Plan, and manages relationships with CROs and other vendors. It also advances technical operations through data intelligence, improved performance monitoring, streamlined external data transfers, and integration across systems. The Senior Manager contributes to process improvement, inspection readiness, quality, and department initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree.
- At least 8 years of experience in Clinical Data Management.
- Knowledge of FDA/CFR and ICH/GCP.
- Familiarity with CDISC and CDASH standards.
- Experience with data visualization tools to build study-status and data-quality dashboards.
- Experience creating and applying tools to clinical data workflows, including data review, automation, and visualization, with appropriate validation and human oversight.
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot or Claude.
- Effective communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience building in Medidata RAVE.
- Hands-on experience using SAS for data extraction and validation.
- Experience with J-Review.
Responsibilities
- Represent Data Management on the Clinical Study Team, lead study communications, and manage expectations with the Data Management CRO.
- Oversee activities defined in the Data Management Plan and ensure study deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
- Apply data intelligence to identify trends, strengthen vendor performance monitoring, and improve operational efficiency.
- Partner with IT to streamline external data transfers and integrate data across systems for cross-functional use.
- Oversee outsourced clinical data management vendors and ensure performance aligns with Deciphera standards.
- Review vendor invoices as applicable.
- Collaborate with the cross-functional team on data deliverables.
- Enhance clinical data management processes and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
- Support department initiatives as needed.
- Lead clinical data management inspection activities and manage findings to resolution.
- Ensure clinical data management documentation is complete and filed in the TMF.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
- Long-term incentive plan.
- Other incentive compensation plans, if applicable.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
