Associate Director, Data Management

Travere Therapeutics

. Oversee start-up and execution of several clinical trials with CROs or in-house .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee start-up and execution of several clinical trials with CROs or in-house
Ensure data quality, integrity, completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
Lead data management deliverables within development programs
Develop, maintain, and execute data management timelines
Lead data management activities for program audits and regulatory inspections
Serve as a data management subject matter expert at Study Management Team meetings
Identify process gaps and champion efficiency improvements
Manage and provide daily oversight of CROs and third-party vendors
Perform ongoing clinical data review to identify discrepancies, trends, and resolutions
Review data for protocol deviations, coding, and database user acceptance testing
Review documents produced by vendors and other departments
Collaborate cross-functionally and attend clinical trial project team meetings as Lead CDM
Strategize and plan database locks and multiple deliverables across programs
Provide input on SOPs and study protocols from a data management perspective
Guide clinical data management personnel on assigned projects
Set up, maintain, and archive data management project documentation
Monitor activities and project status to deliver projects according to timelines
Maintain inspection readiness and compliance
Design clinical trials using CDASH and SDTM standard terminology
Manage system integrations across data platforms
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in life science, pharmacy or related field required
Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered
8+ years of direct Data Management experience required
Prior clinical trial vendor management and integration experience
Experience in managing outsourced studies and working for a CRO preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience solving complex problems, taking corrective action, and implementing improvements
Knowledge of Clinical Data Management processes
Initiative, sound judgment, flexibility, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines or heavy stress
Project management skills
Ability to interact professionally with personnel at all levels inside and outside the company
Clear understanding of the drug development process
Understanding of ICH Guidelines and GCP Requirements
Experience with dictionary coding, including MedDRA and WHODrug, and vendor reconciliation
Ability to develop and maintain timelines
Proficiency with EDC systems; Medidata RAVE preferred
Experience leading data integrations using EDC, IRT, ePRO, and external laboratory processing
Ability to independently manage responsibilities
Preferred experience using Artificial Intelligence models for data collection methodologies or data quality enhancement
Ability to travel as necessary, approximately 10%
Ability to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego; no role is expected to be 100% remote

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents
Wellness and employee support programs
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Retirement plans with employer match
Generous paid time off
Short-term incentive
Long-term incentive compensation (company stock)