Senior Director, Data Management

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. Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to the Data Management department .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Data Management and Clinical Drug Development, with a strong focus on designing and implementing Data Management solutions in clinical trials. Proven leadership in managing departmental efficiency, budgets, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

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Data Management ExperienceClinical Drug DevelopmentData Management SystemsLeadership and Management SkillsBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Data Management Solutions DesignDatabase ProgrammingProject PlanningQuality and Efficiency MetricsClinical Data Requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent Written and Spoken EnglishTime Management SkillsOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem SolvingCoaching and Mentoring

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical PracticeSOPsClinical Trial ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSponsor Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to the Data Management department
Establish the optimal operational framework to deliver high-quality Data Management work within agreed timelines
Provide global leadership across multiple sites and countries, including strategic direction and change management
Develop strategies for Data Management and Database Programming systems and resource needs
Oversee departmental efficiency using quality and efficiency metrics and customer feedback
Monitor departmental budgets and project PPRs, ensuring adherence to trial budgets and timelines
Allocate staff and delegate responsibility according to expertise
Supervise, coach, mentor, and conduct performance appraisals and development reviews
Identify departmental training requirements and provide or source training
Advise on general and project-specific Data Management issues
Design solutions meeting Data Management, clinical trial management, and clinical data requirements
Liaise with technology and scientific/medical colleagues
Act as point of contact and escalation for Sponsor personnel
Ensure departmental SOPs and non-project procedures are written and updated
Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, SOPs, and Sponsor requirements
Support Business Development activities, bids, proposals, and Bid Defence meetings
Provide technical Data Management advice to other departments
Represent Data Management capabilities within Worldwide
Cooperate with Sponsor and regulatory authority auditors and implement recommendations with senior management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level or equivalent
12 relevant years of Data Management experience
Clinical drug development experience
Experience in software or application development and deployment
Excellent written and spoken English
Excellent time management skills and ability to develop, follow, and direct project plans
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Flexible and creative approach with sound independent judgment and initiative
Proven leadership and management skills
Excellent working knowledge of Data Management Systems and principles
Proven ability to design and/or develop Data Management solutions deployed in clinical trials
Good knowledge of guidelines and regulations relevant to technology and programming deployment in clinical development programs
Excellent knowledge of budgets, revenue recognition, and invoicing
Organizational skills aligned with the organization’s strategic plan

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse and inclusive work environment
Supportive and cohesive teams
Accessible leadership
Training provided or sourced as required
Equal employment opportunities
Exceptional employee experiences
Opportunities to work with a global team across sites and countries