Senior Data Team Lead
Senior Data Team Lead - Remote (US)
Global CRO - Full-Time
A leading global clinical research organization is seeking a Senior Data Team Lead to independently manage the end-to-end delivery of data management services across single and multi-service clinical trials. This role ensures high-quality, timely, and budget-aligned deliverables that meet customer expectations. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in project planning, execution, and close-out, while also mentoring junior team members and serving as a subject matter expert in clinical data management.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients on data management deliverables.
- Lead multiple large-scale global studies or programs of studies.
- Negotiate directly with clients on timelines, budgets, processes, and resources.
- Provide training and development to junior data management staff.
- Oversee service delivery, milestone tracking, and quality assurance.
- Manage budgets, SOWs, and financial reporting for assigned projects.
- Support RFPs, bid defenses, and pricing discussions.
- Drive process improvements and contribute to best practice initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with GCP, regulatory guidelines, SOPs, and internal policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health, biological, clinical, or mathematical sciences.
- Minimum 10 years of clinical data management experience.
- At least 7 years as an independent lead on global trials.
- Proven ability to manage large trials (1,000+ patients) through full DM lifecycle.
- Strong knowledge of CDM processes, regulatory standards, and therapeutic areas.
- Experience in client negotiations and bid defense meetings.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Location & Compensation
- Remote (U.S)
- Competitive salary range with annual incentive bonus.
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