Clinical Data Manager
US$152,000 – US$190,000 / yr base salary
Posted 24 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Lead Clinical Data Manager”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 7–10 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$152,000 – US$190,000 / yr |
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Field of studyBusiness, Information Systems, Nursing, scientific discipline
Study levelBachelor's
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Lead Clinical Data Manager to serve as the primary Data Management resource on one or more clinical studies, directing activities from study start-up through database lock and close-out. This role provides project-level leadership across the full data management lifecycle, oversees CRO and EDC vendor performance, and represents Data Management on cross-functional study teams. The ideal candidate combines strong technical Data Management expertise with the ability to lead, mentor, and drive high-quality, on-time deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Serve as the primary point of contact for Data Management activities on assigned studies, coordinating with sponsors, CROs, and cross-functional teams
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Manage clinical data activities across the full study lifecycle, from database setup and design through database lock and archival, including Database UAT, query management, and data cleaning activities, with third-party data reconciliation (e.g., SAE, labs, IRT/RTSM, ePRO)
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Author and maintain core Data Management study documentation, including the Data Management Plan (DMP), Data Review Plan (DRP), eCRF/CRF Completion Guidelines, Data Review Guidelines, Medical Coding Guidelines, and Data Transfer Agreements
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Provide oversight of Data Management CRO and EDC vendor performance, ensuring deliverables meet SOPs, timelines, and quality expectations; assist with vendor selection activities, risk assessment, timeline and resource planning, and proactive issue escalation as needed
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Represent Data Management on project teams, internal and external working groups, at investigator meetings, and during sponsor/health authority inspections and audits
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Ensure consistent application of data standards and CDISC conventions (CDASH, SDTM) across assigned studies
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Contribute to Data Management process improvement initiatives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions (WIs)
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Ensure Data Management activities comply with SOPs, Work Instructions, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulations
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
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BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline, nursing, business, or information systems, with 7–10+ years of clinical data management experience, including sponsor and/or CRO-side experience
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Advanced knowledge of EDC systems (Medidata Rave preferred) and clinical data structures
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Demonstrated experience overseeing CRO and EDC vendor performance and deliverables