Senior Data Team Lead

Job Title: Senior Data Team Lead – Clinical Data Management

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Homebased (USA or Canada)

Our client, a global CRO, is seeking a seasoned Senior Data Team Lead to independently manage the end-to-end delivery of data management services for high-impact global clinical research projects. This is a key leadership role offering the chance to drive quality, timelines, budgets, and customer satisfaction while mentoring and developing the data management team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of clinical data management services across multiple global studies or programs.
• Own the planning, execution, and close-out of data management projects with a focus on quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding data management deliverables, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Provide vision, leadership, and mentorship to the data management team, fostering skill development and best practice adoption.
• Manage financial aspects of projects and lead negotiations related to timelines, budgets, resources, and processes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as the primary customer contact for data management deliverables.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple large global studies or programs of studies.
• Strong negotiation skills, having led discussions with customers on timelines, financials, processes, and resourcing.
• Experience training and mentoring junior data management team members.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant clinical data management experience.
• At least 7 years’ experience as an Independent Lead, fully owning study-level DM activities.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Deep expertise in clinical data management with a CRO or pharmaceutical background.
• Ability to lead complex, global projects and manage diverse stakeholder expectations.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior staff to build a high-performing team.

If you are interested in finding out more about this role or others, please contact Sharleney Chandraratna at schandraratna@i-pharmconsulting.com or call: +44 (0) 2075510732