requirements and lead implementation of those requirements.
Ensure that all allocated projects are carried out in strict accordance with the relevant protocols, global harmonized SOPs, and the specified standards of GCPs.
Maintain awareness of other functional group deliverables to be able to support risk and mitigation strategies, including impact on DM resources or deliverables and consult with Project Manager (or designee) and/or functional group management as necessary.
Coordinate the receipt and inventory of all data related information, from clinical sites and vendors as appropriate to meet timelines for deliverables.
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.
Ensure service and quality meet agreed upon specifications per the DMP and scope of work.
Perform reconciliation of the clinical database against safety data, laboratory data or any other third-party data as appropriate.
Represent DM department in new business opportunities.
Address client comments with the study team.
As the Lead Data Manager, be accountable for all DM deliverables as assigned per the established timeline; providing instruction to their DM study team(s) and review of their study team’s output to ensure the highest quality, while adjusting resource allocations accordingly.
Requirements
Ability to organize and effectively prioritize workload and deliverables; strong client management required.
Qualifications (Minimum Required): 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) Fluent in English, both verbal and written - this is a client-facing role.
experience required. Minimum of 3 years of hands-one clinical EDC system experience required.
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 and to encourage team members to seek solutions.
Working knowledge of the relationship and regulatory obligation of the CRO industry with pharmaceutical/biotechnological or medical device companies.
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.
Qualifications Include: 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).
experience in handling customer negotiations and
experience with managing Scope of Work and budgets strongly preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of direct sponsor management and 2+ years technical mentoring experience. Proven
Additional details
Assume responsibility for all DM activities (from study start-up to database lock) according to client quality expectations, within project timelines and budgets.
Act as subject matter expert (SME) for DM activities in relationship meetings with Sponsors.
Work directly with Sponsors to understand their direct
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Work with the Project Manager(s) (or designee) to build timelines to meet contracted milestones by communicating with leads in different disciplines and the full project team as necessary, including at study initiation meetings.
Provide DM project team leadership and accountability; leads data focused internal project team meetings; meets frequently with the study leads of EDC Design, SAS Programming, and Statistics as needed, to ensure that all deliverables are planned and coordinated intradepartmental; proactively identifies potential risks/mitigations, effectively communicates data-driven discussions in order to achieve database lock dates; keeps the Project Manager (or designee) apprised of project progress.
Keep Project Manager (or designee), functional management team and/or sponsor services informed of pertinent project or sponsor related information (i.e., budget status, work scope changes, timeline impacts).
Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching in DM related clinical trial processes, department technical capabilities, and associated turnaround durations to the internal study team.
Provide input in writing, reviewing, and updating SOPs and associated documents as required.
Attend and action client or internal audits as appropriate and resolve all issues within an appropriate timeframe.