Associate Manager, Clinical Data Management

Fortrea

. Lead clinical studies involving healthy volunteer and patient populations, multi-site studies, client management, and reduced timelines .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeDurham • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial data management, including Electronic Data Capture (EDC), data reconciliation, and compliance with GCP standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project timelines are met while maintaining high-quality data integrity.

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Clinical Trial Data ManagementElectronic Data Capture (EDC)Sponsor ManagementData ReconciliationProject Timeline Management

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementBiometricsClinical OperationsData ValidationProtocol Deviation ReconciliationTime ManagementMedical TerminologyEDC Data CleaningStatistical AnalysisRisk Identification

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Veeva EDCECOAIRTSAS ProgrammingDatabase Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Clinical Trial ProcessScope of Work ManagementClient SatisfactionProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clinical studies involving healthy volunteer and patient populations, multi-site studies, client management, and reduced timelines
Take accountability for all data management deliverables, study-team instructions, output review, and resource allocation
Ensure projects comply with protocols, global harmonized SOPs, and GCP standards
Build project timelines with Project Managers and cross-functional leads
Lead data-focused internal project team meetings and coordinate deliverables with EDC Design, SAS Programming, Statistics, and PK
Identify risks and mitigations, communicate data-driven discussions, and support database lock dates
Monitor Biometrics deliverables and advise on impacts to data management resources and deliverables
Keep Project Managers, Biometrics management, sponsor services, and sponsors informed of project information
Develop client relationships and review client satisfaction surveys
Track scope changes and obtain Sponsor approval with the Project Manager
Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching in clinical trial data management processes
Support performance evaluations and provide constructive career-development feedback
Learn new data management technologies and applied processes and identify process improvements
Maintain accurate work records
Reconcile clinical databases against safety, laboratory, and third-party data
Represent Data Management and Biometrics in new business opportunities
Attend and action client or internal audits and resolve issues
Promote Biometrics services to sponsors
Perform EDC database UAT and data validation listings
Reconcile external data, communicate with vendors, and resolve queries
Perform EDC data cleaning, raise queries, maintain issue logs, and upload documents to eTMF
Report metrics at team meetings
Perform protocol deviation reconciliation and assist with database lock tasks
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements
Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience, equating to a bachelor's degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Approximately 3 years in a primary data management role in complex in-house studies, or 5+ years supporting hands-on data review and reconciliation of EDC, Vendors, eCOA, IRT, SAE's, etc.
6 to 8 years of DM experience with minimum of 1 year of direct sponsor management
Experience in in-house study start-up, conduct, and closeout
Experience handling customer concerns and managing Scope of Work and budgets preferred
Knowledge of clinical trial process, data management, clinical operations, biometrics, and system applications
Time management skills and ability to adhere to project productivity metrics and timelines
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with peers
Good organizational, communication, interpersonal, team working, and collaboration skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
University / college degree in life sciences, health sciences, information technology or related subjects preferred
Knowledge of science or a scientific background preferred
Thorough knowledge of Fortrea, organizational structure, and SOPs
3+ years of Electronic Data Capture experience
Prior Veeva EDC experience is a plus
Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, and weekends as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
401(K)
Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable
Office and home-based work environment
Flexible shifts as per business requirement