Manager, Data Management.

Manager, Data Management

Laval, QC, Canada Req #4727 Friday, June 21, 2024

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By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you’re a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it’s time to discover your future at Altasciences.

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About the role

The Manager, Data Management is responsible for leading the team of Lead Data Managers, Data Manager, and / or Database Developers in the documentation and design of clinical study data acquisition tools, review of data, and all other Data Management tasks ensuring efficient production of high-quality client and internal deliverables.

They take accountability for overall planning, organization, and coordination of Data Management support for all assigned studies and programs.

In addition, the Manager, Data Management is responsible for employee recruitment, training, and retention as well as collaboration to meet department quality and financial goals.

What You’ll Do Here

• Follow department and company standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, templates and policies. Provides feedback and update these guidelines as needed.
• Act as the primary Data Management or database development contact for the client and project team for assigned studies, proactively managing sponsor and interdepartmental expectations.
• Provide input on study timelines, identify risks, and communicate mitigation strategies to the Project Manager.
• Manage deliveries and ensures assigned studies or clinical programs achieve timelines and quality per contractual agreements and sponsor and company expectations.
• Manage assignment of Lead Data Managers, Data Managers, and / or Database Developers to studies and clinical programs.
• Identify project risks and issues and actively participates in escalation and resolution.
• Proactively work with cross-functional team members and other departments to anticipate client needs and ensure common understanding and commitment / alignment.
• Attend study team meetings and provides feedback regarding timelines and issue resolution as needed.
• Maintain compliance and ensure departmental awareness of regulatory guidelines of related authorities (Therapeutic Products Directorate TPD , Food and Drug Administration FDA , European Medicines Agency EMA , etc) as well as the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) procedures.
• Provide input into improving the efficiency of data management tasks.
• Develop quality processes and maintain corresponding documentation (SOPs and Work Instructions WIs ).
• Lead and participate in intradepartmental or interdepartmental process and quality improvement initiatives. Including both technological and process improvements leading to improved deliverable quality and department efficiency.
• Collaboratively develop training plans and training for all roles within the Data Management department.
• Oversees direct reports.
• Supports management in evaluating staffing needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bachelor's Degree in health-related sciences or relevant field and 5+ years

of industry- or contract research organization (CRO)-related Data

Management experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
• Client-focused approach to work.
• Solution-focus and ability to creatively solve problems and resolve issues.
• Flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
• Ability to take initiative and use sound judgment.
• Flexible attitude and an ability to effectively prioritize.
• Proven history of continuous improvement.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to adapt to multiple data management platforms.
• Strong knowledge of electronic data capture (EDC) clinical data management systems.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point) and ability to understand and adapt to multiple information technology (IT) systems.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes :

• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k) / RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include :

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Reviews

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