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Manager Program Data Support

Amgen
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
1 June 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding

Manager, Program Data Support

Location: Hyderabad, India
Work Type: On-Site
Department: Clinical Development

Position Summary

The Manager, Program Data Support is responsible for leading, developing, and managing a team of Data Management Associates and Senior Associates supporting clinical data management activities across multiple studies and programs. This role focuses on team leadership, resource management, capability development, quality oversight, and operational excellence to ensure the successful execution of clinical data management deliverables.

The position partners closely with study teams, program stakeholders, resourcing leads, and quality functions to maintain high-quality execution, optimize resource utilization, and drive continuous improvement across clinical data operations.


Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

  • Recruit, onboard, and train new team members in partnership with functional training teams.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop Data Management Associates and Senior Associates.

  • Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning.

  • Address performance concerns promptly and fairly through structured development plans.

  • Build and maintain a highly skilled, engaged, and productive team.


Resource Allocation & Workforce Planning

  • Partner with resourcing leads to allocate team members based on:

    • Skills and expertise

    • Study requirements

    • Capacity and workload

    • Development opportunities

  • Monitor team utilization and workload distribution.

  • Forecast resource needs and identify potential staffing gaps.

  • Proactively recommend rebalancing plans to optimize resource allocation.

  • Ensure team members are adequately prepared for study assignments, including:

    • Training

    • System Access

    • Knowledge Transfer

    • Role Expectations


Clinical Data Operations Support

  • Oversee execution of clinical data management support activities across multiple studies and programs.

  • Ensure team members deliver high-quality support for:

    • Study Startup Activities

    • Data Review and Cleaning

    • Query Management

    • Data Reconciliation

    • Issue Resolution

    • Study Conduct Activities

  • Monitor operational performance and ensure delivery against timelines and quality expectations.


Capability Development & Training

  • Identify skill gaps, process knowledge deficiencies, and training needs within the team.

  • Develop targeted capability-building programs.

  • Promote standardized approaches, templates, playbooks, and best practices.

  • Support knowledge sharing and cross-training initiatives.

  • Encourage continuous professional development and technical growth.


Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across clinical data operations.

  • Capture and share lessons learned across programs and studies.

  • Promote efficient and scalable ways of working.

  • Reduce operational variability, rework, and inefficiencies.

  • Implement practical solutions that improve productivity, quality, and consistency.


Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary escalation point for issues related to:

    • Team Performance

    • Work Quality

    • Responsiveness

    • Resource Availability

  • Build strong partnerships with:

    • Study Teams

    • Program Teams

    • Data Management Leaders

    • Clinical Operations Teams

    • Quality & Compliance Functions

  • Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and expectations.

  • Facilitate effective communication between delivery teams and support functions.


Quality & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure all team activities comply with:

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Work Instructions

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Quality Standards

  • Support audit and inspection readiness activities.

  • Ensure documentation and evidence are complete, accurate, traceable, and appropriately maintained.

  • Partner with Quality Assurance teams to implement corrective and preventive actions when needed.


Performance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Monitor key operational metrics, including:

    • Capacity Utilization

    • Cycle Time

    • Error Rates

    • Rework Levels

    • Backlog Status

    • Resource Allocation Health

  • Analyze trends and identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Provide management reporting on:

    • Team Performance

    • Resource Capacity

    • Utilization

    • Skills Coverage

    • Workforce Planning


Resource Management Support

  • Support workforce planning and hiring activities.

  • Assist with:

    • Hiring Coordination

    • Resource Forecasting

    • Allocation Tracking

    • Capacity Planning

  • Contribute to portfolio planning and organizational growth initiatives.


Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Doctorate Degree, OR

  • Master's Degree with 2 years of Clinical Data Management or Clinical Data Operations experience, OR

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of Clinical Data Management or Clinical Data Operations experience, OR

  • Associate Degree with 8 years of Clinical Data Management or Clinical Data Operations experience, OR

  • High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of Clinical Data Management or Clinical Data Operations experience.


Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or related industries.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience focused on Clinical Data Management or Clinical Data Operations supporting interventional clinical trials.

  • Experience leading teams responsible for:

    • Clinical Study Startup Activities

    • Data Review & Cleaning

    • Query Management

    • Data Reconciliation

    • Operational Issue Resolution

  • Experience supporting multiple clinical studies and programs simultaneously.

  • Experience working within global clinical trial environments.