DIRECTOR - CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT, DALLAS, TX

Scope of the Job:

This new position, located at company headquarters in Dallas, Texas reports to the Chief Medical Officer / Vice President Global Medical Affairs. You will be responsible for the management of data from clinical trials. This includes database development, data processing, edit checking and auditing. You will investigate new technologies and train staff. Additionally, you will provide assistance in protocol review, form design, and interim and final data listings. Other responsibilities are as follows:

1. Line Management responsibilities to direct reports, including training needs, personal development reviews, assessing resource needs, hiring new staff and promoting a highly motivated team environment.

2. Ensure that deadlines are met through effective planning and resource management.

3. Champion current and future Data Management systems to both internal and external customers with emphasis on electronic data capture methodologies.

4. Manage contracts and agreements with database and technology vendors.

5. Monitor the progress of staff skill development; create development plans.

6. Analyze current working procedures and design and implementation of new procedures in order to increase efficiency and improve quality.

7. Represent Data Management in meetings.

8. Promote the profile of the Data Management department between departments.

9. Identify and choose processes, systems and technology to be evaluated and implemented.

10. Remain up-to-date in industry state-of-the art processes, systems and technologies.

11. Allocate resources to projects.

12. Ensure that standards, guidelines and policies are followed for all projects.

13. Ensure that project requirements, timetables, and deliverables have been established and are understood by project team.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Master's degree in biological, medical or computer science or a Bachelor's degree in one of these disciplines plus experience equivalent to Master's degree.

2. 7 - 10 years of data management experience with various hardware and software applications with emphasis on clinical research methodology, preferably within the oncology pharmaceutical industry.

3. 2 to 3 years of supervisory/managerial experience is desired.

4. 2 to 3 years experience using electronic data capture systems.

Compensation:

A compensation package will be designed to attract outstanding talent and will include a base salary, performance bonus, and appropriate stock incentives.