Sr Director Clinical Data Management

Senior Director, Clinical Data Management

Shape the Future of Clinical Research Through Data Excellence

Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of clinical development, innovation, and operational excellence? We are seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Data Management to lead and inspire a large, globally distributed Clinical Data Management organization while driving the delivery of high-quality clinical data that supports life-changing therapies.

In this high-impact leadership role, you will oversee large-scale data management operations, influence global strategy, champion process innovation, and build strong partnerships with clients and internal stakeholders. Your leadership will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of clinical trials and advancing healthcare outcomes worldwide.

What You'll Do:

Lead a High-Performing Organization

• Provide strategic leadership for a large Clinical Data Management organization of 150+ professionals and/or multiple regional offices.
• Build and execute workforce and capacity strategies that align with business growth and client commitments.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture focused on development, accountability, and innovation.
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the organization.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Ensure the successful delivery of clinical databases that meet quality, timeline, and customer expectations.
• Optimize resource utilization, realization, and operational efficiency across teams and regions.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead strategic planning to ensure organizational readiness for current and future business demands.

Influence Global Strategy & Innovation

• Partner with regional and global leaders to define department goals, technology strategies, and process improvements.
• Evaluate emerging data management technologies, industry trends, and competitive developments to drive innovation.
• Champion adoption of new tools, processes, and best practices that enhance quality, efficiency, and customer value.
• Support enterprise-level initiatives that strengthen the organization’s data management capabilities.

Build Strategic Client Partnerships

• Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, account teams, and functional stakeholders.
• Lead executive-level discussions regarding delivery strategy, operational performance, and long-term partnerships.
• Provide operational expertise for proposals, strategic alliances, and large-scale clinical development programs.
• Represent Data Management in steering committees and strategic customer engagements when appropriate.

Champion Quality & Talent Development

• Ensure teams maintain compliance with applicable regulations, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement training and talent strategies that enhance technical and business expertise.
• Create an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Lead performance management, coaching, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, typically requires 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Significant leadership experience in Clinical Data Management within the CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
• Deep expertise in clinical data management processes, systems, and emerging technologies.
• Proven experience managing large, complex organizations and global teams.

Preferred Leadership Characteristics

• Strategic and critical thinker with a strong business and operational mindset.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and…