Senior Clinical Data Manager

Fortrea

. Lead data management on clinical studies from study start-up through database lock .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$130,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in data management for clinical studies, including project documentation, compliance with GCP standards, and effective stakeholder communication. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior members, and optimize data management processes while ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.

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Data Management ExperienceSponsor ManagementClinical Trial ProcessesElectronic Data CaptureTechnical Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Data Validation ProceduresProject DocumentationClinical OperationsBiometricsScope ManagementBudget ManagementRisk IdentificationDatabase ReconciliationSOP WritingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Data Capture SystemsLocal Laboratory SystemsBatch Data-Load Facilities

Industry Keywords

CRO Industry RelationshipsRegulatory ObligationsClinical StudiesHealthy VolunteersPatient Populations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead data management on clinical studies from study start-up through database lock
Develop project documentation and establish data entry and data validation procedures and processes
Act as subject matter expert for data management activities in Sponsor relationship meetings
Understand Sponsor requirements and lead their implementation
Review client-specific processes and drive optimization
Lead studies involving healthy volunteers and patient populations, multi-site studies, complex protocols, client management, or reduced timelines
Manage data management deliverables, provide study-team instructions, review outputs, and adjust resource allocations
Ensure projects comply with protocols, global harmonized SOPs, and GCP standards
Build timelines with Project Managers or FSP Leads to meet contracted milestones
Lead data-focused internal project meetings and coordinate deliverables with EDC Design, SAS Programming, Statistics, and PK teams
Identify project risks and mitigations, communicate data-driven discussions, and support database lock dates
Monitor Biometrics deliverables and their impact on data management resources and deliverables
Keep project, Biometrics, and Sponsor Services stakeholders informed of project status, budgets, scope changes, and timeline impacts
Coordinate receipt and inventory of clinical-site and vendor data-related information
Ensure project-completion documentation and procedures are completed
Maintain client relationships, review satisfaction surveys, and implement action plans, process improvements, and team training
Track scope changes and obtain Sponsor approval
Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to data management study teams
Support performance evaluations and career development of team members
Learn new data management technologies and applied processes and contribute to process 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 against safety, laboratory, and other third-party data
Use local laboratory systems and batch data-load facilities where appropriate
Represent Data Management and Biometrics in new business opportunities and bid defense meetings
Attend and resolve client or internal audit issues
Develop and implement directional strategy and roll out training and mentorship
Promote Biometrics services to Sponsors
Perform other duties assigned by management

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
Proven experience handling customer negotiations
Experience managing Scope of Work and budgets
Thorough knowledge of clinical trial processes, data management, clinical operations, biometrics, and supporting system applications
Ability to lead project strategies and achieve 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 and providing innovative client solutions
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: thorough knowledge of Fortrea, its organizational structure, 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
Remote-based work option
Employer consideration of applicable degrees/certifications, internal equity, market data, skills, and prior relevant experience in job offers