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Actalent Principal Clinical Data Manager in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Job Title: Principal Clinical Data Manager
Job Description
As a Principal Clinical Data Manager, your role will be to support the Directors of various groups in a fully outsourced model. You will be hands-on while also bringing in your wealth of experience. Ideally, candidates should have a background in Clinical Data Management with 8+ years of experience. We welcome candidates from both Sponsor side (small or large pharma) and from a CRO. If you're from a CRO, you should have a good understanding of what it takes to manage a CRO even without prior experience in doing so. You should be a critical thinker, not just a 'yes person', and be willing to ask questions when needed and bring your ideas to the table. Therapeutic Area knowledge is not specific, however, Infectious Disease would be ideal. Experience with Medidata Rave is required.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
Perform data management oversight activities for large, late phase trials in support of clinical studies; oversee the activities of CRO DM counterparts to ensure adherence to scope of work and service agreements, and to ensure deliverables are met in accordance to quality
Collaborate with clinical study teams and vendors to ensure project deliverables are met, including data acquisition, quality data review and reporting in compliance with GCP, SOPs and regulatory requirements
Participate in the development of all Data Management documentation including the electronic Diary Specifications CRF, Data Management Plan, CRF Completion Guidelines, Data Validation Specification, Data Transfer Specifications, etc.
Manage clinical trial data through review, cleaning, auditing, validation procedures and ensure data handling compliance with regulatory requirements, especially as it pertains to electronic Diary data collection and handling
Performs oversight of third party clinical data vendors (i.e; electronic diary, clinical laboratory)
Review data analysis listings and report on performance and quality; review clinical data within studies and across for trend analysis
Perform thorough development testing of the electronic Diary and eCRF prior to deployment, inclusive of User Acceptance Test (UAT) Plans, Test Scripts and execute testing applicable
Collaborate with clinical study team members and lead the Cross-Functional Data Review for clinical studies
Responsible for the review and compliance of the Trial Master file (TMF). Ensure that all required documentation is filed in a timely manner in agreement with the Study TMF Index Plan.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Bachelor’s Degree in a science-based subject expertise.
At least 8 years of clinical data management experience in industry, with experience across indications and EDC and electronic Diary platforms
Late phase development, inspection readiness and electronic submissions experience
Multi-faceted background devising plans for operational challenges such as cohort level analysis, preparing cohorts for data review in dose escalation, multiple vendor oversight, electronic data transfer coordination
Cross Collaboration proficiency with other functions such as Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Pharmacovigilance
Thorough command of FDA and ICH GCP guidelines to ensure the appropriate conduct of clinical studies
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, in addition to excellent organizational skills
Creative, capable problem-solver
Hard Skills
8+ years of Clinical Data Management experience
Experience with Medidata Rave
Understanding of managing a CRO (if coming from a CRO)
Infectious Disease knowledge (ideal but not required)
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully remote position.
Work Environment
Our work environment is 100% remote. We operate at a fast pace but maintain a strong collaborative spirit. The right fit for our team is someone who is eager to actively participate and contribute, rather than just keeping their head down.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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