Executive Director, Data Management

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

SUMMARY: To provide global strategic leadership and technical expertise to the global Data Management department. To establish the optimal operational framework for the department ensuring data management deliverables are completed to a high quality and within agreed timelines. To work with appropriate individuals to facilitate the development of the department and systems to plan for regulatory and industry changes.  Develop collaboration with other functional groups to improve and foster innovation in the data cleaning and review process.
 

KEY DELIVERABLES: 

• Leadership of the Global Department, focusing on Timelines, Quality, Efficiency of Process and Profitability 
• Build the strategy to promote and expand the DM department Globally 
• In conjunction with Business Development build the strategy for the acquisition of new and repeat DM business  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  Tasks may include but are not limited to: 

• Provide global leadership of the department, across several sites and countries,  including setting strategic direction and leading change. 
• Provide global leadership of the oversight of the global department for multiple teams and  roles / responsibilities (to include but not limited too: Data Managers, Data Associates, Database Programmers, Database management).
• Plan and develop overall strategies for the future of the Data Management department including global resourcing strategy, pricing models, system and resource needs. 
• To initiate, manage and oversee continuous improvement within the DM processes and systems.
• To have input in the setting of departmental budget, responsibility for meeting this and the overall profitability of the department. 
• To have oversight of project profitability at a global departmental level, ensuring management oversight for adhering to trial budgets and timelines 
• To assume overall responsibility for the efficiency of the Data Management department, utilizing metrics on quality and efficiency and feedback from internal and external customers identifying proactive plans for managing any inefficiencies. 
• To be responsible for oversight and delegation of resourcing and staff allocation within the Department, ensuring sufficient expertise and delegating responsibility appropriately. 
• To supervise, coach and mentor senior Data Management staff, undertaking performance appraisals and development reviews as appropriate. 
• To identify the Department’s training requirements and to provide or source training as and when required. 
• To provide expert advice on Data Management issues for either general processes or project specific details. 
• To be a point of contact and escalation for Sponsor personnel. 
• To ensure that Data Management departmental SOPs and other non-project-specific procedures/ working guidelines are written and updated as required. 
• To ensure the Data Management team performs in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, departmental SOPs and guidelines, and to the agreed requirements of the Sponsor. 
• Ensure strong and proactive support is provided to all Business Development activities including input and review of bids and proposals, and ensuring accurate representation of Data Management at Bid Defense meetings. 
• To provide guidance on technical advice and support on Data Management topics to other departments. 
• To represent Data Management within Worldwide, ensuring that the department’s ca