Director, Data Management

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals

. Manage, lead, and oversee all Clinical Data Management planning and operational activities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Clinical Data Management, including CDISC standards, SDTM requirements, and CFR Part 11 compliance, while effectively leading teams and managing vendor relationships to ensure data quality and adherence to regulatory standards.

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Clinical Data ManagementCDISC StandardsProject ManagementVendor ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementDatabase SetupDatabase MaintenanceDatabase LockCFR Part 11 ComplianceGCP KnowledgeICH KnowledgeSDTM RequirementsClinical Data LifecycleBudget Planning

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedExcellent Writing SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsMentoring SkillsHands-On Management

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryCRO IndustryClinical Data Management ProcessesData QualityCost Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, lead, and oversee all Clinical Data Management planning and operational activities
Manage vendor relationships, budget planning, and contract negotiations
Drive development of corporate data standards and standardization
Train and oversee data management activities, deliverables, and timelines from study start-up through study close-out, final reporting, and archiving
Supervise, manage, and lead the design, implementation, and ongoing practices of clinical data management processes
Staff and resource the data management group appropriately
Oversee performance of the function and development of team members
Manage programs and make expert recommendations and decisions to ensure timelines and deliverables
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve clinical data issues and ensure effective communication throughout the drug development process
Resolve or escalate department-level issues and improve data management function performance
Provide CRO/vendor oversight to ensure project plans meet development needs
Promote data management best practices across the drug development lifecycle
Contribute to team building and best practices to achieve data quality and cost efficiency
Participate in regulatory audits and company initiatives
Manage direct reports and direct project resource planning and timeline setting

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in life sciences or related field
8–10+ years of direct data management experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
Strong performance feedback
Proven supervisory and mentoring skills using a hands-on management approach
Strong project management skills and experience working with CROs/vendors
Highly experienced in CDISC standards, SDTM requirements, and CFR Part 11 compliance
Knowledge of GCP, ICH, and other regional regulations and compliance
Experience with the clinical data lifecycle from database setup and maintenance to database lock
Detail-oriented with excellent writing, verbal, and technical skills