Senior Clinical Data Manager – Oncology

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-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 clinical data management, including project documentation, data validation, and adherence to GCP standards. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage client relationships while ensuring timely project delivery and compliance with regulatory obligations.

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Clinical Data ManagementSponsor ManagementElectronic Data CaptureOncology ExperienceTechnical Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Data Validation ProceduresProject DocumentationClinical Trial ProcessesBiometricsData Management PracticesScope of Work ManagementBudget ManagementRisk IdentificationDatabase LockTimelines Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipClient Relationship ManagementCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

EDC DesignSAS ProgrammingLocal Laboratory SystemsBatch Data Load Facilities

Industry Keywords

GCP StandardsCRO Regulatory ObligationsPharmaceutical CompaniesBiotechnology CompaniesSOP Development

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, or reduced timelines
Own data management deliverables from study start-up through database lock
Develop project documentation, system setup, data entry, and data validation procedures
Build timelines with Project Managers or FSP Leads to meet contracted milestones
Lead data-focused internal project team meetings and coordinate deliverables across EDC Design, SAS Programming, Statistics, and PK
Identify risks and mitigations and communicate data-driven discussions to achieve database lock dates
Coordinate receipt and inventory of data from clinical sites and vendors
Ensure projects follow protocols, global harmonized SOPs, GCP standards, DMPs, and scope of work
Maintain client relationships, review satisfaction surveys, and implement action plans and process improvements
Track scope changes and secure Sponsor approval
Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, training, and performance feedback to data management staff
Reconcile clinical databases against safety, laboratory, and third-party data
Utilize local laboratory systems and batch data load facilities
Support new business opportunities, bid defense meetings, audits, and sponsor-facing Biometrics activities
Contribute to SOP development and maintain accurate work records
Keep stakeholders informed about project progress, budgets, scope changes, and timeline impacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree; relevant work experience equating to a bachelor's degree accepted in lieu
Relevant and equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of educational requirements
English required for speaking, writing, and reading
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
3–5 years of Oncology experience
Experience handling customer negotiations and managing Scope of Work and budgets
Thorough knowledge of clinical trial processes, data management, clinical operations, biometrics, and supporting system applications
Working knowledge of CRO regulatory obligations and relationships with pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies
Ability to adhere to project productivity metrics and timelines
Ability to mentor junior department members and provide SME guidance on data management practices
Experience representing data management in bid defense meetings
Four or more years of Electronic Data Capture experience preferred
University / college degree in life sciences, health sciences, information technology, or related subjects preferred
Knowledge of Fortrea’s organization and SOPs preferred

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