Senior Director, Clinical Data Management

MSD

. Serve on the GCDS Leadership Team to set strategy and oversee standards delivery framework, governance, and operations .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Clinical Data Management, including governance of clinical information standards and metadata management. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive strategic initiatives across therapeutic areas.

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Clinical Data ManagementClinical Data Standards DevelopmentPeople ManagementStakeholder ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Controlled TerminologiesCDISCCDASHSDTMADaMHL7Data Transformation DesignData ModelingElectronic Data CaptureAnalysis and Reporting

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCollaborationStrategic LeadershipNegotiationChange Leadership

Industry Keywords

Clinical Development Trial ProcessesICH GuidelinesGCP GuidelinesTherapeutic AreasGovernance Framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve on the GCDS Leadership Team to set strategy and oversee standards delivery framework, governance, and operations
Drive enterprise metrics and outcomes, act as a governance escalation point, represent the company externally, and lead people management
Oversee teams defining and maintaining standard data collection definitions aligned with industry standards and Health Authority regulations
Lead or participate in organizational initiatives, strategic projects, governance forums, and reviews
Support audits and inspections
Manage timely delivery of standards and governance deliverables across GCDS sub-units
Coordinate resource forecasting, process optimization, operations reviews, and strategic innovation initiatives
Direct Standards training, best practices, training materials, mentoring, and development of the Global Clinical Data Standards team
Build senior stakeholder networks across GDMS, GCTO, GCD, and strategic partners; broker decisions and remove systemic blockers
Provide oversight for data collection/data transformation design and data modeling across therapeutic areas
Oversee development of future standards libraries and new or modified processes
Develop strategic direction for processes and tools supporting clinical data standards and information management
Communicate implementation plans and metrics to cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership
Prioritize and oversee standards metrics, Book of Business, functional programs, projects, and governance demands
Act as an escalation point for study-level design and governance decisions
Define strategic direction and prioritization for data collection libraries and associated components
Set objectives, assign work, conduct reviews, coach performance, develop career plans, recruit and hire, manage employee relations, coordinate resources, manage budgets, and provide leadership updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 13 years' experience in Clinical Data Management or related discipline, including 3 years in clinical data standards development or metadata management
OR Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate) and minimum of 10 years' experience in Clinical Data Management or related discipline, including 3 years in clinical data standards development or metadata management
Minimum of 5 years people management experience (direct or matrix)
Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise
Extensive experience managing and governing clinical information standards and related activities
Deep knowledge of Controlled Terminologies, CDISC, CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, HL7, SDRG, ADRG, and Define.xml
Deep understanding of clinical development trial processes, clinical data management, and worldwide regulatory data management and reporting requirements
Understanding of program-level clinical and business requirements and standards impact
Strong knowledge of the Drug Discovery Process, ICH, and GCP guidelines
Advanced knowledge across multiple (>2) therapeutic areas
Knowledge of analysis and reporting
Electronic Data Capture and external supplier data expertise
Ability to interpret study protocols and translate requirements into compliant data standard definitions
Exceptional communication and collaboration across cross-functional and global teams
Strategic leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, change leadership, and operational excellence capabilities
Ability to recruit, retain, and plan resourcing across regions and sourcing models
No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and 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
No relocation required