Sr. Data Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Sr. Data Manager will be responsible for performing or overseeing vendors to perform Data Management operational end-to-end activities and participate as an active member in a cross-function study team to plan, lead, and execute tasks required for assigned clinical studies across all phases. The Senior Data Manager has a broad, fundamental knowledge of the data management process and can perform most required tasks with minimal guidance.

Data management is one of the essential functions of the Clinical Development organization at 4DMT. Together with the other two functions within the Data Science group, Biostatistics, and Statistical Programming, we provide critical support for the company’s clinical development programs in gene therapies for retina diseases and other therapeutic areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Data Management of a clinical study or a series of related studies with minimal guidance
• Manage and monitor the progress of data management activities with CROs, vendors, and stats/programming groups on assigned studies
• Review protocols for appropriate data capture, including electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) design.
• Perform a thoroughly detailed review of eCRF data requirements.
• Lead the development of data edit check specifications and data listings
• Coordinate Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system design and testing according to company standards.
• Develop or lead the development of the Data Management and Data Transfer Plan for assigned clinical studies.
• Attend study meetings and provide Data Management updates and metrics.
• Review and provide feedback to the clinical team on other study documents, e.g. Clinical Monitoring plans, Statistical Analysis Plans, and vendor specifications
• Provide training on the EDC system and/or eCRF Completion Guidelines to internal and external study team members as needed
• Perform or ensure assigned CRO reconciliation of header data from external data sources against the clinical database
• Perform or ensure assigned CRO completed Serious Adverse Event reconciliation activities according to SOPs and guidelines
• Lead database upgrades/migrations, including performing User Acceptance Testing
• Maintain data management files / eTMF
• Perform and coordinate database interim snapshot, lock, and freeze activities
• Other duties as assigned: nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (life-science-related fields preferred)

Experience:

• 8+ years of data management experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or clinical data management service providers. 6+ years and a Master’s degree. Of which at least three (3+) years in a lead study data manager role.
• Experience in retina diseases and/or gene therapies a plus.
• Hands-on operational experience as Data Management Lead in all phases of clinical trials, including development/deployment/validation/maintenance/closeout of a clinical database, coordination of data transfers/reconciliations, training on data management systems, etc.
• Experience in vendor management and performance assessments
• In-depth knowledge and experience with CDISC data standards and models.

Skills:

• Proficient in using clinical data management systems (e.g., Medidata Rave) and the data flow, including those from external sources (IRT, safety, central/specialty labs, reading centers, PROs, etc.)
• Proficiency in data management process and knowledge of Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP) in global clinical trials
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and other applicable regulatory rules and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the clinical development process.
• Proficient with MS Office (Worl, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
• Innate collaborative attitude, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small company environment that moves at a tremendous pace.
• Excellent organization and project/time management skills
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment with shifting priority and conflicting deadlines
• Proven conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking
• Excellent attention to details

Base salary compensation range: $159,000 - $210,000

Please note that compensation is based on a variety of factors including location, experience, etc.