Senior Clinical Data Manager – Oncology

Fortrea

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$130,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in clinical trial data management, including project leadership, sponsor relationship management, and compliance with GCP standards. Proven ability to mentor teams, optimize processes, and ensure high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

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Clinical Trial Data ManagementSponsor ManagementTechnical MentoringOncology ExperienceElectronic Data Capture

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementProject DocumentationData Validation ProceduresClinical OperationsBiometricsSOP WritingRisk IdentificationBudget ManagementScope of Work ManagementDatabase Reconciliation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Data CaptureSAS ProgrammingClinical DatabasesBiometrics Services

Industry Keywords

GCP StandardsCRO IndustryPharmaceuticalBiotechnological CompaniesClinical Studies

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
Take responsibility for project documentation, system setup, 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 implementation
Review client-specific processes and drive optimization
Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to data management staff
Lead studies involving healthy volunteer and patient populations, multi-site studies, complex protocols, client management, or reduced timelines
Act as Study Manager accountable for data management deliverables, study team instructions, output review, and resource allocation
Ensure projects comply with protocols, global harmonized SOPs, and GCP standards
Build timelines with Project Managers or FSP Leads and coordinate with cross-functional project teams
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 and impacts on data management resources and timelines
Keep project, Biometrics, and sponsor services management informed of project, budget, scope, and timeline information
Coordinate receipt and inventory of data-related information from clinical sites and vendors
Ensure documentation and procedures are completed at project closeout
Maintain client relationships, review satisfaction surveys, implement action plans, and drive process improvements and training
Track scope changes and obtain Sponsor approval
Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching in clinical trial data management processes and technical capabilities
Support performance evaluations and provide constructive career-development feedback
Learn new data management technologies and applied processes and support process improvement
Ensure service and quality meet DMP and scope-of-work specifications
Write, review, and update SOPs and related documents
Maintain accurate work records
Reconcile clinical databases against safety, laboratory, and other third-party data
Represent Data Management and Biometrics in new business opportunities and bid defense meetings
Attend and address client or internal audits and resolve issues
Develop and implement directional strategy, technical input, training, and mentorship
Promote Biometrics services to Sponsors
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree
Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience, equating to a bachelor's degree accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree
Relevant and equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements
Speaking/Writing/Reading: English 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 and managing Scope of Work and budgets
3-5 years of Oncology experience required
Thorough knowledge of clinical trial process, data management, clinical operations, biometrics, and system applications
Proven 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
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
Ability to work in an office or remote-based environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-based work option
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
All job offers based on candidate skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, internal equity, and market data