Lead Data Manager

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Job Title: YBI01H - Manager, Data Management

Brief Description: Act as a lead data manager for one or more projects.  Act as primary contact with the sponsor as required and communicate with management regarding all data management activities within their studies.  

Specific job duties:

•  Accountable for data management activities on assigned study projects from database start-up through database lock and CSR/submission.
• Serve as the primary data management contact for internal, sponsor and 3rd party vendor teams.
• Responsible for delivering quality data to the sponsors. 
• Responsible for reviewing the revenue recognition workbooks with the Project Manager(s) when DM tasks are completed for each month/phase of the project to ensure client payments.
• Create and maintain the Data Management Plan and all other core DM documents (e.g., data review plans, data transfer plans, coding guidelines, CRF completion guidelines, database finalization and freeze/lock, etc.) for assigned projects and ensure they follow UBC SOPs.
• Provide input on study timelines, identify risks, and communicate mitigation strategies to the Project Manager.
• DM Project Management: With oversight, ensure data management deliverables are met on time. Utilize communication, available metrics reports, experience, knowledge, and other resources to efficiently lead and coordinate all data management activities. Ensure study team members from different functional areas understand and deliver components affecting data to ensure successful execution of deliverables. Provide solutions for data management issues that arise during study conduct.
• Design and develop database build specifications (i.e., CRFs/ePROs, Visit/form configuration specifications, edit check specifications) to meet study data requirements per protocol.
• Develop data cleaning requirements for assigned projects.
• Distribute data review tasks to the data management team on the project.
• Coordinate and participate in all user acceptance testing (UAT) activities of study databases and external vendor systems.
• Develop documents and support Real World Evidence Projects (e.g., Feasibility Questionnaire, Variable Gap)
• Develop, track, analyse and report, as applicable, on data management performance metrics from study start to database lock and provide to project managers, sponsors, etc.
• Responsible for the adhering to project budgets and notifying project teams of the need for potential change order.
• Responsible for the training and support of project-specific DM staff on all data management operations and documents (e.g., CRFs/PROs/COAs/RWE designs, protocol, data cleaning process/query resolution) on an ongoing basis.
• Provide input during the development and/or review of Data Management SOPs, Work Instructions and templates/standards incorporating the industry's best practices and any applicable Regulatory guidelines and requirements.
• Participate in business development activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree or equivalency in clinical data experience.
• Minimum 5 years clinical data management experience.
• Leadership experience required.
• Client-focused approach to work.
• Experienced in all stages of clinical trials within Data Management is preferred.
• Experience in late stage and real-world evidence projects a plus.
• Understand Good Clinical Practices, Clinical research, Clinical Trial process and related regulatory requirements and terminology.
• Familiarity with CDISC/CDASH including the SDTM model.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
• Work independently and report to the Manager of DM, as appropriate.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving 
• Willingness to travel up to 15% 

Benefits:

At UBC, employee growth and well-being are always at the forefront. We offer an extensive range of benefits to ensure that you have everything you need to thrive personally and professionally. 

Here are some of the exciting perks UBC offers:

• Remote opportunities
• Competitive salaries
• Growth opportunities for promotion
• 401K with company match*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• Discretionary PTO (Paid Time Off)  
• Paid Holidays
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine (Virtual doctor appointments)
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Discount programs

UBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that fosters respect for each other, our clients, and our patients.

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