Senior Project Data Manager

Covance is currently looking to recruit experienced Senior Project Data Managers for our Biometrics group. Candidates with significant prior experience and a proven track record in delivering on projects will be considered for the Senior Project Data Manager role.  

We are looking for like-minded people that want a job designed for career success. Experience in any of the following Data System would be beneficial.

 Medidata Rave®

Duties:

• Collaborate with respective project sponsor and stakeholders to develop effective project plans to include scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, risks, issues and milestone timing
• Effectively plan and execute multiple Data Management projects simultaneously. Provide updates directly to senior stakeholders as requested by line management 
• Participate in Business Development presentations and bid development 
• Support the production of bids and proposals development 
• Assign tasks and responsibilities within Data Management to team members, in a manner that: optimizes team capability; delivers timely and accurate results; and supports the needs of the business 
• Ensure that assigned team executes Data Management functions in accordance with Chiltern and/or sponsor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 
• Provide guidance to less-experienced Project Data Managers
• Assess ongoing and future project resource needs on an ongoing basis with feedback to Line Management 
• Clearly communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders 
• Resolve any issues and solve problems throughout project lifecycle 
• Manage sponsor relationships and triage issues as appropriate 
• Ensure that project team member performance supports project budget and delivery requirements 
• Effectively manage project scope by ensuring any changes to scope are documented and approved through appropriate change management processes 
• Effectively lead a team of cross-functional associates towards common project goals. Proactively identify and address team cohesion obstacles to project success 
• Participate in and/or contribute to Sponsor and/or Regulatory audits/inspections 
• Participate/attend Sponsor requested meetings as required

Requirements:

• University degree in Medical/Life Science/Computer Science 
• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading Data Management projects