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Associate Director, Clinical Data Management

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Feb. 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Director, Clinical Data Management

Location: Otemachi, Japan
Department: Clinical Data Management
Reports To: Director, Clinical Data Management (or equivalent)


Job Summary

The Associate Director, Clinical Data Management is a leadership role responsible for overseeing data management activities for complex clinical development projects. The role ensures high-quality, reliable clinical trial data, provides strategic oversight of third-party vendors, and contributes to continuous process improvements.


Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Leadership

  • Lead clinical data management activities for one or more complex clinical development projects.

  • Ensure timely, high-quality, and complete clinical trial data delivery.

  • Act as the primary contact for internal and external study team members.

  • Set program-level data collection and review standards in partnership with global standards teams.

  • Oversee third-party vendors for data management deliverables.

  • Collaborate on Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system integration (e.g., eCOA, External Data, Safety Gateway).

  • Develop and maintain study-related data management plans (e.g., Data Quality Management Plan, Validation Plans).

  • Chair Data Quality Review meetings to monitor trial data quality and completeness.

  • Represent Clinical Data Management (DM) on cross-functional project and submission teams.

  • Support regulatory inspections, audits, and CAPA implementation.

  • Provide coaching and oversight to junior Data Management Leads.

  • Lead or co-chair Data Management Lead forums within the department.

2. FSP/CRO/Vendor Oversight

  • Serve as a core study team member, overseeing Functional Service Provider (FSP)/CRO/vendor data management activities.

  • Monitor data currency, adherence to SLAs, and overall study deliverables.

  • Act as the primary functional representative and point of contact for CROs and preferred vendors.

3. Continuous Improvement Initiatives

  • Lead or participate in change management initiatives that impact data management practices.

  • Develop, revise, or contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Processes (WPs), and Guidelines (GDs).

  • Assess and recommend new technologies and systems for improved data management functionality.


Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare field (advanced degree preferred).

Experience:

  • 5+ years of industry experience in clinical data management.

  • Experience working in clinical drug development, with knowledge of FDA/ICH guidelines and data management best practices.

  • Prior experience with EDC systems (Medidata RAVE preferred).

  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendors.

  • Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is desirable.

Technical & Soft Skills:

  • Strong project management and leadership skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with emerging technologies in data collection.

  • Ability to analyze and interpret clinical trial data and metrics.

  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.

  • Knowledge of regulatory submission requirements (NDA, BLA, MAA).


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary & incentives (details based on eligibility).

  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and work-life balance programs.

  • Opportunities for career growth and development within BMS.


Work Environment & Travel

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility.

  • Occasional travel (5-10%) for industry conferences, investigator meetings, and regulatory inspections.


Why Join Bristol Myers Squibb?

At BMS, we are driven by our mission to transform patients’ lives through science. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing innovations in a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Apply today and be a part of something bigger!