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Principal Clinical Data Manager

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Nov 10, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Working independently and in collaboration with management, the full-time remote Principal Clinical Data Manager will oversee data management tasks from study start-up through database lock for clinical research projects, ensuring data quality and compliance while leading a team of Clinical Data Managers.

Key responsibilities
  • Manage data management tasks for mid-to-large complex clinical research projects, ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and sponsor requirements
  • Lead and train a team of Clinical Data Managers on project-specific and general data management processes
  • Promote consistent operations and efficient resource use while sharing knowledge and best practices within the data management team
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience, including 5 years in clinical data management and 4 years in a leadership role
  • Thorough knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines and clinical research regulations
  • Working knowledge of the relationship between contract research organizations and pharmaceutical/biotech companies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence project outcomes without direct authority
  • Expertise in clinical trial databases and applications, with a strong ability to learn new technologies

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