Data Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• University / college degree.
• Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience, equating to a bachelor's degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Speaking/Writing/Reading: English required.
• 8 years of combined early or late-stage DM experience.
• Minimum 2 years of direct sponsor management.
• At least 2 years technical mentoring experience.
• Proven experience in handling customer negotiations.
• Experience with managing Scope of Work and budgets.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical trial process, DM, clinical operations, biometrics, and system applications to support operations.
• Proven ability to lead by example on project strategies and achievement of department goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Proven ability to encourage team members to seek solutions.
• Working knowledge of the relationship and regulatory obligation of the CRO industry with pharmaceutical/biotechnological companies.
• Time management skill and ability to adhere to project productivity metrics and timelines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with peers.
• Ability to mentor junior members of the department, providing SME guidance on DM practices.
• Experience of representing DM in bid defense meetings, providing innovative solutions to meet client needs.
• Good organizational ability, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Constructive problem-solving attitude while deadline focused with time demands, incomplete information or unexpected events.

Nice To Haves

• University / college degree (life sciences, health sciences, information technology or related subjects preferred).
• Through knowledge of Fortrea, the overall structure of the organization and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Four or more years of Electronic Data Capture experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies, including those with healthy volunteer and patient populations, multi-site studies, complex protocol designs, requiring strong client management or reduced timelines.
• Organize and effectively prioritize workload and deliverables.
• As Study Manager, be accountable for all DM deliverables as assigned per the established timeline, providing instruction to DM study teams and reviewing their output for quality.
• Ensure all allocated projects are carried out in strict accordance with relevant protocols, global harmonized SOPs, and GCPs.
• Work with Project Managers or FSP Leads to build timelines, communicating with leads in different disciplines and the full project team.
• Provide DM project team leadership and accountability, leading data-focused internal project team meetings.
• Meet frequently with study leads of EDC Design, SAS Programming, Statistics, and PK to ensure coordinated intradepartmental deliverables.
• Proactively identify potential risks and mitigations, effectively communicate data-driven discussions to achieve database lock dates.
• Keep the Project Manager or FSP Lead informed of project progress.
• Maintain awareness of other Biometrics functional group deliverables to support risk and mitigation strategies, including impact on DM resources or deliverables.
• Consult with Project Manager or functional group management as necessary.
• Keep Project Manager, Biometrics management team, and/or sponsor services informed of pertinent project or sponsor-related information.
• Coordinate the receipt and inventory of all data-related information from clinical sites and vendors.
• Ensure all appropriate documentation and procedures are performed upon project completion.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and review client satisfaction surveys.
• Implement appropriate action plans, including driving process improvements and team training.
• Track scope changes and work with the Project Manager or FSP Lead to ensure Sponsor approval and processing.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching in DM-related clinical trial processes, department technical capabilities, and associated turnaround durations.
• Support DM supervisors and managers on performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for career development.
• Be accountable for learning new DM technologies and applied processes, staying updated with industry technology for process improvement.
• Ensure service and quality meet agreed-upon specifications per the DMP and scope of work.
• Have input in writing, reviewing, and updating SOPs and associated documents.
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken.
• Perform reconciliation of the clinical database against safety data, laboratory data, or other third-party data.
• Utilize local laboratory systems and batch data load facilities where appropriate.
• Represent DM and Biometrics in new business opportunities.
• Attend and action client or internal audits, resolving all issues within an appropriate timeframe.
• Address client comments with the study team.
• Work with the management team to develop and implement directional strategy by providing technical input and rolling out training/mentorship to DM staff.
• Actively promote Biometrics services to sponsors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
• Company bonus where applicable