Fortrea

Fortrea

Manager, Clinical Data Management

San Jose

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
GCPStakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentForecastingProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementClinical TrialsClinical ResearchResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for Clinical Data Management teams.
  • Responsible for resource planning, staff development, quality oversight, operational delivery, and process improvement initiatives to ensure teams consistently meet client expectations, project goals, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage team resources and workforce planning activities to meet business objectives and service commitments.
  • Lead, mentor, coach, and develop Clinical Data Management staff, supporting career growth and achievement of competency standards.
  • Monitor and manage team productivity, quality, utilization, and performance metrics, implementing action plans as needed.
  • Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and workforce planning activities to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
  • Partner with project teams and leadership to support successful study execution and achievement of client expectations.
  • Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and team performance.
  • Support quality management initiatives and quality control activities to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent delivery of clinical data.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote operational excellence across teams.
  • Manage resource allocation and capacity planning to support changing business and project needs.
  • Support business development activities through resource planning, feasibility assessments, and operational input as needed.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of clinical research and drug development processes.
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Experience (Minimum Required):
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and data management operations.

Nice to have

  • Prior people leadership experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology organization.
  • Experience supporting global clinical development programs.
  • Experience managing geographically diverse teams.
  • Experience supporting client-facing teams and delivering against operational objectives and service commitments.
  • Work Environment:
  • Occasional attendance at the office may be required for team meetings, training sessions, business activities, or collaboration events.
  • Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
  • 8-10 years of experience in clinical research, clinical data management, or related operational functions.

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