The Senior Data Management Lead has overall accountability for the execution of the Data Management strategy from database setup through database lock and the Data Management technology set-up for the project. The Senior Data Management Lead can competently and independently lead large, complex projects and/or programs.
The Senior Data Management Lead provides leadership and expertise in all aspects of Data Management and Clinical Data and Database Programming. The Senior Data Management Lead manages the delivery of all relevant data operations activities from database setup through database lock and data transfers.
General areas of responsibility include: coordination of the relevant Data Operations team members and their activities across all geographies, liaising with project leadership, other functional leaders (clinical, biostatistics, medical, medical writing etc.) and the client as a single point of contact to ensure that the contracted data deliverables are being met - specifically in terms of timeliness, financial management and quality.
May act as Project Leader for projects involving a small number of services, where no Project Leader is assigned.
May cover for the Clinical Operations Lead, if appropriately trained in the corresponding tasks.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Leadership skills that include:
  • Building and leading global (virtual) teams
  • Ability to work effectively with and motivate virtual teams
  • Ability to negotiate and influence in order to achieve mutually beneficial results
  • Proven problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills with a diplomatic approach
  • Strong ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm, prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Personal skills that include:
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to gain trust and confidence with a variety of clients as well as within Parexel
  • Excellent learning ability
  • Managerial courage, resilience, and ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to travel as required

Knowledge and Experience :

• Substantial experience in clinical research.
• Proven record of leading project and program teams in a technical/programming or data processing environment.
• Strong understanding of cross functional activities.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Robust knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines, local regulatory requirements and Parexel SOPs and study specific procedures.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and / or other qualifications in a science or industry related discipline.
• Competent in written and oral English.