Director, Clinical Data Management

MSD

. Lead a team and provide portfolio-level oversight of study-integration delivery across programs and regions .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-program integrations and managing complex study designs, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in global data delivery. Proficient in mentoring teams, driving automation initiatives, and maintaining high standards in technical documentation and validation processes.

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People Management ExperienceClinical Data Management SystemsData Capture and Flow ManagementOperational and Compliance KnowledgeTransformation Initiative Leadership

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Hard Skills

Study-Level DesignIntegration Patterns ApprovalECRF Authoring and ReviewAPI-Based IntegrationsData Architecture ConsultancyAutomation and CI/CD PracticesSOW, SLA, and SLO ManagementAudit-Ready DocumentationRisk-Based Computer System ValidationOKR/KPI Definition and Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam Mentoring and CoachingPerformance ManagementStrategic Improvement LeadershipCollaboration Across Teams

Industry Keywords

Global Data DeliveryClinical StandardsSponsor StandardsGeographically Distributed TeamsOperational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team and provide portfolio-level oversight of study-integration delivery across programs and regions
Serve as senior technical authority by approving high-impact designs, governing standards at scale, balancing demand and capacity, and driving automation and operational excellence
Own integrated plans from design through closeout across in-scope studies; synchronize releases and dependencies
Ensure technical components are production-ready before first-patient-first-visit and monitor status and quality before and after release
Oversee decommissioning and archival with complete, audit-ready documentation
Lead critical or high-risk studies and cross-program integrations to unblock delivery and model best practices
Set program and therapeutic-area technical strategy aligned to GDMS/DI&A goals
Participate in governance, present recommendations and trade-offs, and communicate status, risks, and decisions to sponsors and governance forums
Define and manage SOWs, SLAs, and SLOs; track service-provider delivery health and hold partners accountable
Champion risk-based computer system validation and inspection readiness
Coordinate internal audits, including evidence, responses, and action plans
Build business cases, prioritize initiatives, define OKRs/KPIs and dashboards, and track realized value
Act as design authority for data collection, flows, integrations, and validation patterns
Provide technical consultancy on data architecture, metadata, and cross-system interoperability
Mentor and coach team members; review plans and specifications and improve agile, testing, and automation practices
Sponsor communities of practice and reusable assets/templates
Lead strategic improvement initiatives involving automation, CI/CD in validated contexts, test efficiency, and metadata enablement
Set objectives, assign work, conduct check-ins and reviews, coach performance, and provide recognition
Develop career plans, create growth opportunities, and ensure training and mentoring
Lead recruiting and hiring and oversee performance management and sensitive employee-relations matters with HR
Coordinate onshore, offshore, and contingent resources and ensure effective handoffs
Manage operating budget and optimize spending against priorities
Support and empower team leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years' experience in a relevant field, including 3 years of people management experience; OR Advanced Degree (Master’s or Doctorate) with a minimum of 8 years' experience in a relevant field, including 3 years of people management experience
Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise in the relevant discipline
Demonstrated ability to review and approve complex designs and integration patterns
Deep knowledge of data capture, aggregation, consumption, and flow
Ability to independently lead study-level design, build, test, and release
Ability to author and peer-review specifications, including eCRF, edit checks, and mappings
Strong hands-on experience with clinical data management systems
Working proficiency across multi-system data flows and API-based or file integrations
Understanding of clinical, data, and sponsor standards
Demonstrated success managing large, geographically distributed teams
Strong understanding of operational, financial, and compliance dimensions of global data delivery
Experience leading transformation initiatives and fostering innovation across complex organizations
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical and operational priorities into clear, actionable direction
No visa sponsorship provided
US and Puerto Rico residents only
10% travel required

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
Hybrid work arrangement