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MSD

Associate Director, Clinical Data Management Trial Lead

MSD

. Lead end-to-end clinical data management activities from study start-up through database lock and archival .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical data management, including oversight of data collection, validation, and compliance with CDISC standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage the clinical trial lifecycle effectively.

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Clinical Data ManagementEDC SystemsCDISC StandardsProject ManagementData Reconciliation

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Hard Skills
Data ManagementClinical Trial OperationsData Flow ValidationData Cleaning ValidationQuery ManagementData VisualizationRisk ManagementUAT DocumentationDatabase Lock DocumentationMetadata Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCollaborationMentoringFacilitation
Tools & Technologies
ECOADigital Health TechnologiesLaboratory Data SystemsImaging SystemsVendor Portals
Industry Keywords
Clinical Development LifecycleICH-GCP21 CFR Part 11SOPsPrivacy Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead end-to-end clinical data management activities from study start-up through database lock and archival
  • Provide strategic and operational oversight across the trial lifecycle
  • Serve as the primary data management contact for cross-functional teams
  • Oversee clinical data collection design, validation, reconciliation, remediation, and query strategy
  • Oversee review and reconciliation of data from EDC/DDC, eCOA, digital health technologies, laboratories, imaging, biomarkers, and vendor portals
  • Own risk-based data quality oversight, root-cause analysis, mitigation plans, and strategic escalations
  • Oversee data acquisition, integration, data flow validation, and data cleaning validation specifications
  • Integrate specimen, specialty, and laboratory data strategies into the trial data approach
  • Oversee development, review, approval, execution, and maintenance of DMPs, DVPs, eCRFs, specifications, UAT documentation, coding plans, database lock documentation, and archival readiness documentation
  • Own UAT and change control activities across systems, tools, and data flows
  • Ensure implementation and traceability of CDISC data standards and controlled terminology
  • Ensure compliance with privacy policies, 21 CFR Part 11, regulations, and inspection-readiness requirements
  • Represent data management on Clinical Trial Teams and governance forums
  • Provide oversight, mentoring, and training to Clinical Data Managers and External Data Specialists
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings, documented decisions, and action plans
  • Oversee data management for acquisition, partnership, and non-standard trials
  • Contribute project management, leadership, and expertise to process, standards, platform, and tool initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Non-Degree or associate's degree with minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience in data management, clinical trial operations, or related field
  • Bachelor's Degree with minimum 8 years of experience in data management, clinical trial operations, or related field
  • Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate) with minimum 4 years of experience in data management, clinical trial operations, or related field
  • Deep understanding of the clinical development lifecycle, data flow, and cross-functional dependencies
  • Strong command of clinical data management platforms, EDC systems, eCOA, query management, data reconciliation/integration, and data visualization/dashboarding tools
  • Extensive experience designing, validating, and maintaining integrated data management deliverables and validation components
  • Demonstrated understanding of CDISC standards, including CDASH, SDTM, Define-XML, metadata management, and controlled terminologies
  • Working knowledge of SOPs, ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and privacy requirements
  • Solid foundation in clinical practice and medical terminology
  • Project management, planning, execution, and risk management skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Exceptional communication, influencing, stakeholder management, collaboration, facilitation, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing skills
  • No visa sponsorship
  • No relocation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • 10% travel