Senior Clinical Data Manager - Temp to Perm
The Emmes Company, LLC | |
United States, Maryland, Rockville | |
Jan 17, 2026 | |
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Overview
Sr. Clinical Data Manager US - Remote Note for Applicants: This assignment will start you off as a temporary full-time employee working 40 hours per week. The work presently is forecasted to go till August 31, 2026. (As new data becomes available, this forecast may change.) And after that, a decision will be made if the work will continue and if so, whether or not to convert whomever is in the role to a FTE. Be Part of One Team, One Purpose. Responsibilities * Collaborates with cross-functional teams and facilitates the design, documentation, testing, and implementation of clinical data collection studies in an electronic data capture (EDC) system * Creates and/or reviews study-specific electronic or paper Case Report Forms (CRFs) using prior knowledge, protocol-specific information, and departmental standards; works efficiently to incorporate core clinical team input and produce CRFs in a timely manner * Determines data collection requirements based on the study protocol and system knowledge; makes recommendations based on previous experience * Proactively identifies potential data management issues/risks and recommends/implements solutions * Manages data collection and data validation at participating clinical sites * Manages training documentation and provides oversight of system user access; may serve as a resource for troubleshooting system issues * Creates and/or reviews study data management documents according to instructions (e.g. Data Management Handbook, Data Management Plan, Data Validation Plan, EDC System User's Guide, EDC Training and Certification Documents) * Independently monitors own activities and project status for successful project deliverables according to timelines * Manages data reports and creates data summaries or presentations as applicable * Manages the development of the data validation plan and ensures associated edit checks are completed in accordance with project timelines * Manages and reconciles data obtained through Electronic Medical Records (EMR) integration, commercially available EDC systems, or other external data sources * Performs data review and query identification/resolution; manages data quality metrics for a protocol or project; may conduct or review data quality audits * Attends and contributes to project and department meetings; may serve as DM representative on external calls as required * Mentors staff on project-specific clinical data management processes; provides data management expertise at a project level * May provide direct line support for DM staff. For direct reports: o Collaboratively conducts performance and compensation review activities with the applicable project leader or designee o Responsible for addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems o Ensures DM salary and bonus equity compliance o Approves timesheets, expense reports, and leave requests * Other duties as assigned Qualifications * Bachelor's degree, preferably in a public health, clinical, science, technical, or related discipline; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree * Incumbent typically will possess at least 6 years of progressive data management experience (or Master's degree and 4 years) and good understanding of clinical research and/or data management processes * Knowledge of GCP and applicable regulatory guidelines * Experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or contract research organization preferred * Experience in clinical electronic data capture (EDC) systems preferred * Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is essential * Proven data management skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Self-motivated and proactive * Strong attention to detail, adaptable, and flexible * Reliable and collaborative team membe If you're looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real-world impact, join us and be part of something bigger. One Team, One Purpose. | |
Jan 17, 2026