Tempus

Clinical Data Manager

Tempus$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Illinois, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in scientific discipline; MS preferred with 8+ years experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical setting.
  • Expertise in data management processes and EDC system design.
  • Understanding of regulatory and data standards, including CDISC SDTM and CDASH.
  • Experience overseeing studies and vendors, particularly in a global setting.
  • Familiarity with ICH GCP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant clinical data systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to data management through eCRF development and cross-functional reviews.
  • Oversee database build activities, including edit check specifications and user acceptance testing.
  • Monitor and validate data collection and cleaning by external vendors using study metrics.
  • Coordinate data review plans and conduct targeted data assessments for clinical studies.
  • Ensure alignment with timelines and deadlines for project milestones and deliverables.
  • Participate actively in cross-functional meetings to communicate data management strategies.
  • Support inspection readiness and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical coverage.
  • Incentive compensation and restricted stock units.
  • Support for professional development and continued education.
  • Flexible work arrangements to improve work-life balance.
Full Job Description

The Lead Clinical Data Manager will contribute and lead data management activities in support of client
studies across all stages of clinical drug development. They will be responsible for working with cross
functional teams leading the data management initiatives.


The ideal candidate has experience working in a global CRO setting with an excellent understanding of
data management best practices, good clinical practice, and applicable regulatory requirements. This
candidate will have direct experience developing a data management department. Experience with all
phases of clinical trials, with strong oncology and phase 1 experience, is critical.


Job Responsibilities:
• Contribute to data management activities in support of clinical studies, including:
o eCRF development by leading cross-functional reviews of eCRF content.
o Database build activities, including review of edit check specifications and performance
of user acceptance testing.
o Monitoring data collection, coding, and cleaning by vendors through tracking of study
metrics and targeted data reviews.
o Oversight of database lock activities and ultimate archiving of study data.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including Biostatistics, Statistical Programming,
Clinical Operations, Medical, Quality Assurance, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance; CROs,
central and local laboratories, and other vendors.
• Establish cross-functional, internal data review plans, coordinate data cuts/transfers, and
conduct data reviews.
• Review CRO data management plans, CRF completion guidelines, edit check specifications,
external data transfer specifications and other study documentation.
• Represent data management and effectively communicate requirements, strategy, timelines
and deliverables at internal cross-functional team meetings and meetings with external vendors.
• Participate in the drafting and/or review of timelines consistent with company goals and ensure
all deliverables and milestones are met.
• Review clinical protocols/amendments, clinical study reports, statistical analysis plans, etc.
• Support GCP inspection readiness.
• Demonstrate clear alignment with company Core Values including, Commitment to People,
Innovation and Discovery, Sense of Urgency, Open Culture and Passion for Excellence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May involve travel.
Demonstration of Tempus Compass Values:
Consistently strives to demonstrate the following Highline Sciences values:
• Recognizes that the team is always stronger than the individual.
• Seeks to inspire others by demonstrating consistently strong performance.
• Treats people with respect regardless of role or point of view.
• Listens well and seek to understand before reacting.
• Provides candid, helpful, and timely feedback to colleagues.
• Demonstrates curiosity about and contributes effectively to areas outside of their specialty.
• Keeps the bigger picture in mind when making decisions.
• Never stops learning.
• Questions assumptions and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Focuses on results rather than process and seeks to minimize complexity when process is required.
• Identifies and addresses root causes, not symptoms.
• Demonstrates poise in stressful situations.
• Strives to always do the right thing.
• Questions actions that are incongruent with Highline Sciences values.
Minimum Qualifications:
• BS/BA in scientific discipline, MS or equivalent preferred, with at least 8 years related experience in
a CRO/pharmaceutical/biologics/biotechnology company.
• Study/Vendor oversight experience.
• Experience with global studies, utilizing an outsourced CRO model.
• Expert knowledge of Data Management processes, efficient design/build of an EDC data
management system and other Clinical Trial/Data Management Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulations and industry-adopted data standards, such as CDISC
SDTM and CDASH.
• Experience working with EDC data management systems.
• Understanding of ICH GCP as well as general knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations for clinical data systems
including 21 CFR Part 11.
• Highly motivated and flexible, with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with Medidata Rave EDC.
• Experience using standardized medical terminology, including MedDRA and WHODrug.
• Prior experience working for both a Sponsor company and a CRO
• Early phase clinical trial experience
Personal Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written), as well as problem solving
and organization skills.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated, pro-active, and resourceful.
• Strong ability to manage managers and/or individual contributors.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a diplomatic approach including the ability to work with various.
personalities and perspectives.
• Excellent ability to lead cross-functional initiatives related to Data Management.
• Demonstrated proactive thought process to minimize and mitigate risk independently.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis cross-functionally in business problem solving
and process improvement development.
• Excellent presentation skills: internal, external.


The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

About Tempus

Tempus is a technology company that has built an operating system to battle cancer. The company enables physicians to deliver personalized cancer care for patients through its interactive analytical and machine learning platform. Tempus provides genomic sequencing services and analyzes molecular and therapeutic data to empower physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions. The company also offers research services to enable discovery of new therapeutic targets and clinical services that support clinical trial design and monitoring. Tempus was founded in 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky and has raised over $8 billion in funding to date.
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