Data Team Lead/Senior Data Team Lead Reading

Professional Overview

Experienced Clinical Data Management professional with proven expertise in leading end-to-end delivery of data management services across single and multi-service clinical projects. Adept at ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.

Key Responsibilities & Expertise

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all data management deliverables
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
• Collaborate with client data managers, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Lead discussions on timelines, resourcing, deliverables, and process improvements
• Manage escalations effectively, ensuring timely resolution of issues

Project & Service Delivery

• Lead full data management lifecycle from study start-up to close-out
• Provide technical and operational leadership across DM projects
• Ensure milestones, deliverables, and timelines are consistently met
• Serve as escalation point for complex or unresolved data issues
• Coordinate closely with Data Operations teams, functional leads, and project managers
• Oversee development, review, and approval of Data Management Plans (DMPs)
• Implement proactive quality management strategies and drive continuous improvement

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all processes are aligned with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory guidelines
• Monitor quality metrics and identify root causes of issues
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) where needed
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, policies, and internal systems

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Manage project budgets and Scope of Work (SOW) deliverables
• Review financial performance and contribute to project forecasting
• Identify and manage out-of-scope activities and change orders
• Support revenue tracking, invoicing, and financial reporting
• Contribute to RFP responses, pricing strategies, and bid defense meetings

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide leadership and mentorship to data management teams
• Promote efficient workflows and high-quality standards
• Contribute to process optimization and implementation of new technologies
• Participate in global and local best practice initiatives

Core Competencies

• Clinical Data Management Lifecycle (Phase I–III, especially Phase III)
• Data Team Leadership (DTL)
• Project Management & Delivery
• Stakeholder & Client Management
• Database & Data Quality Oversight
• SAE & External Vendor Reconciliation
• GCP & Regulatory Compliance
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Financial & Resource Management
• Process Improvement & Innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Clinical, Biological, Mathematical Sciences or related field
• ≥3 years Clinical Data Management experience
• ≥1 year experience as Project Lead / Data Team Lead
• Proven delivery of at least one Phase III clinical study
• Strong knowledge of Medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, Data management systems and processes, Regulatory requirements and GCP

Professional Strengths

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships

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