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Senior Manager, Data Management

Altasciences
Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Feb 2026
💰 $140,000/yr($110,000/yr$140,000/yr)

About the role

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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them.  No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. 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.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About The Role
The Senior Manager, Data Management leads a team of Data Managers and Database Developers responsible for designing early phase clinical study data acquisition tools, reviewing study data, and delivering high quality Data Management outputs. They oversee the planning and coordination of Data Management support across assigned studies and programs for their team. A central focus of this role is driving innovation and continuous improvement. The Senior Manager proactively identifies opportunities to modernize Data Management processes, evaluates emerging technologies, and implements enhancements that increase efficiency, data quality, scalability, and inspection readiness. They champion initiatives such as automation, workflow optimization, data visualization, and advanced data acquisition solutions to ensure the department remains forward looking and aligned with evolving industry practices. Additionally, the Senior Manager is responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining staff, and partnering cross functionally to meet departmental quality, operational, and financial goals. They promote clear communication, strong collaboration, and a culture where new ideas and process improvements are encouraged and sustained.

What You’ll Do Here

  • Follow department and company SOPs, forms, templates, and policies; ensure team compliance; and contribute to SOP revisions, CAPA development, and implementation of preventive controls.

  • Serve as a point of contact for clients and project teams for Data Management, managing escalations and proactively aligning sponsor and internal expectations.

  • Provide input on study timelines for assigned staff, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timelines and quality meet contractual and organizational expectations, including KPI tracking and oversight of change orders.

  • Manage and mentor direct reports by setting goals, holding regular 1:1s, balancing workload, and coaching for performance and career development.

  • Identify project-level risks and issues, support timely escalation, and drive resolution.

  • Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Biostatistics/Programming, Clinical Operations, Safety, and Regulatory to maintain a unified “one team” approach.

  • Promote a learning culture by conducting post‑mortems/retrospectives and sharing best practices across studies and teams.

  • Maintain and reinforce departmental compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including GCP, ICH E6(R2/R3), CDISC (SDTM/ADaM where relevant), 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, and regional privacy requirements.

  • Improve operational efficiency by streamlining Data Management workflows, reducing cycle times, and eliminating non–value‑add activities to support a lean, agile delivery model.

  • Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to modernize Data Management tools and processes, and implementing improvements that enhance automation, data quality, scalability, and overall operational effectiveness.

  • Implement and maintain Data Management standards, including: CRF libraries, controlled terminology, edit check libraries, and SDTM standards—to support efficient, high‑quality study buildings.

  • Lead or participate in departmental and cross‑functional initiatives focused on process optimization, technology adoption, and quality improvements.

  • Collaboratively develop, deliver, and maintain training programs for Data Management roles.

  • Oversee staffing for direct reports and support departmental leadership in evaluating broader resourcing needs.

  • Other duties assigned by management.


What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Bachelor's Degree in health-related sciences or relevant field required. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

  • Minimum 7+ years of industry- or contract resea

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