Senior Clinical Data Manager

Fortrea is currently recruiting for an FSP Lead Data Manager for a global pharmaceutical project. This position can be based in either Beijing or Shanghai.
Key Responsibilities
Very strong subject matter expertise in the Data Management (DM) discipline. Can support multiple studies concurrently with little to no oversight by functional manager.
Advocates the DM position on technical processes within study team meetings. Shares DM process knowledge with study team colleagues and cross functional peers.
Oversees multiple DM vendors and provides training and subject matter expertise to lower-level DM peers.
Leads by example by providing data management expertise and input into drug development programs.
May act as a functional DM expert for a specific DM specialty area, such as data standards, Medical Coding, eSource, external data, data visualization and analytics, etc.
Review Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) outputs in aggregate across sites, regions and countries. As needed, review study level operational and patient data to support the investigation and root cause analysis of observations.
Support the team in assessment of centralized monitoring observations to identify potential issues and risks occurring during study conduct.
Performs vendor oversight activities across multiple studies. Reviews and gives input in vendor oversight processes. Proactively shares and provides suggestions on how to improve vendor oversight. Uses metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor vendor performance.
Documents any process related deviations and communicates to functional manager. Triggers discussion or takes immediate action if there are concerns with respect to quality of DM deliverables.
Expert cross-functional understanding on the impact of data management processes to other stakeholders.
Leads the data review meetings for all data sources with Medical, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and Programming to highlight and discuss deviations to the protocol and specific data values relevant for the analysis/determining subject populations.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, such as GCP, and how they impact Data Management activities and outputs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biological science, health-related or computer science field (or equivalent experience).
Typically 8+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, clinical research, or health services industry, including at least 6 years as a Data Manager with progressive leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated expertise in Data Management from program inception through regulatory submission (regulatory submissions experience preferred).
Recognized leadership and subject matter expertise in Data Management related global process improvement initiatives.
Extensive experience with external data management and digital health solutions (e.g., eSource, eCOA, eConsent), including edata processes, central monitoring tools, and risk-based quality management (RBQM) principles.
Advanced understanding of clinical data standards (e.g., CDISC) and ability to apply standards across studies and programs.
Strong computer skills including database management software, reporting tools, and medical coding systems.
In-depth knowledge of different data sources in clinical trial settings and associated data quality considerations.
Prior inspection and audit experience.
Proven project management and organizational skills to prioritize and direct work for self and others to meet timelines.
Ability to influence and guide study teams, driving decision making and issue resolution across functions and vendors.
Demonstrated critical thinking and sound judgement in complex or ambiguous data management scenarios.
Demonstrated learning agility and ability to drive adoption of new technologies and capabilities for Data Management.
Preferred Qualifications
SCDM Certificated Clinical Data Manager
Experience with RAVE, eClinical Solutions elluminate and CluePoints is a plus.
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