Senior Clinical Data Manager

Fortrea

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

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$100,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in clinical data management, including leadership in multi-site studies, client management, and adherence to GCP standards. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage project timelines, and ensure quality deliverables while fostering strong client relationships.

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Clinical Data ManagementSponsor ManagementTechnical MentoringElectronic Data CaptureClinical Trial Process

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Hard Skills

Data Management DeliverablesProject ManagementBudget ManagementClinical OperationsBiometrics MonitoringSOP WritingDatabase ReconciliationRisk IdentificationQuality ReviewProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingTime Management

Industry Keywords

GCP StandardsCRO IndustryBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalScope of Work

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clinical data management studies involving healthy volunteer and patient populations, multi-site studies, complex protocols, client management, and reduced timelines
Take accountability for all data management deliverables and provide direction and quality review for DM study teams
Ensure projects follow protocols, global harmonized SOPs, and GCP standards
Build timelines with Project Managers, FSP Leads, and cross-functional leads to meet contracted milestones
Lead data-focused internal project meetings and coordinate deliverables with EDC Design, SAS Programming, Statistics, and PK teams
Identify risks and mitigations, communicate data-driven discussions, and support database lock dates
Monitor Biometrics deliverables, project progress, budgets, scope changes, and timeline impacts
Coordinate receipt and inventory of clinical and vendor data and ensure project completion documentation
Develop client relationships, review satisfaction surveys, implement action plans, and drive process improvements and team training
Track scope changes and obtain Sponsor approval
Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to DM staff
Support performance evaluations and career development of team members
Learn and evaluate new DM technologies and processes for improvement
Ensure service and quality meet DMP and scope-of-work specifications
Write, review, and update SOPs and associated documents
Maintain accurate work records
Reconcile clinical databases with safety, laboratory, and third-party data using local laboratory systems and batch data loads where appropriate
Represent DM/Biometrics in business opportunities and bid defense meetings
Attend and resolve client or internal audit issues
Promote Biometrics services to sponsors and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree
Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience, equating to a bachelor's degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements
English speaking, writing, and reading required
8 years of combined early or late-stage DM experience
Minimum 2 years of direct sponsor management experience
At least 2 years of technical mentoring experience
Experience handling customer negotiations
Experience managing Scope of Work and budgets
Thorough knowledge of clinical trial process, DM, clinical operations, biometrics, and system applications to support operations
Proven ability to lead project strategies and department goals, objectives, and initiatives
Working knowledge of CRO industry relationships and regulatory obligations with pharmaceutical/biotechnological companies
Time management skills and ability to adhere to project productivity metrics and timelines
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with peers
Ability to mentor junior department members and provide SME guidance on DM practices
Experience representing DM in bid defense meetings
Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Constructive problem-solving attitude while deadline focused
Preferred: university/college degree in life sciences, health sciences, information technology, or related subjects
Preferred: four or more years of Electronic Data Capture experience
Preferred: knowledge of Fortrea organization and SOPs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential travel for cross-site support or training needs, meetings up to 10% of the time, with up to 50% of that time requiring an overnight stay
Compensation considers skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, internal equity, and market data