Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Director, Clinical Data Management

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals$197K — $266K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in a scientific discipline; MS preferred, with 15+ years in clinical data management in pharma/biotech, including 5+ years in leadership.
  • Extensive experience in global studies using an outsourced CDM model from start to close-out.
  • Proven track record of managing direct reports, including performance reviews and career development.
  • Solid understanding of ICH GCP and general industry practices.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for clinical data systems, including 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Expertise in eClinical processes and efficient EDC data management system design.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and develop internal data management expertise, including team management.
  • Establish outsourcing strategies and standards for data management and oversee CRO performance.
  • Ensure effective execution of data management activities for clinical studies in collaboration with CROs.
  • Supervise cross-functional data review plans across clinical studies.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners, including various operational and regulatory teams.
  • Lead the implementation of data collection standards aligned with best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with data standards such as CDISC and maintain data integrity according to regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
  • Paid time off, wellness days, and holidays.
  • Generous family resources and leave.
  • Well-being initiatives reflecting commitment to employee health.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Director, Clinical Data Management is responsible for the oversight of data management activities in support of Alnylam studies across all stages of clinical drug development. This position reports to the head of the Clinical Data & Insights group.

Responsibilities:
  • Direct and grow internal data management expertise area, including management of direct reports;
  • Direct and establish standards for data management CRO outsourcing strategy and deliverables, including the CRO selection process and the governance of CRO performance;
  • Oversee the successful execution of all data management activities in support of Alnylam clinical studies in partnership with CROs, including eCRF development, database build, data collection, data coding, cleaning, database lock and archiving;
  • Supervise the execution of cross-functional, internal data review plans by direct reports across all Alnylam clinical studies;
  • Partner with internal and external partners, including Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Clinical Operations, Medical, Quality Assurance, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Bioanalytical, Safety & Risk Management (SRM) and Regulatory Affairs; CROs, central and local laboratories, and other vendors;
  • Lead development and implementation of data collection standards, consistent with industry best practice;
  • Lead data management contributions to the development of clinical protocols, clinical study reports and other regulatory documents, e.g. DSURs, Briefing Documents, etc.
  • Oversee development of department workflows, and infrastructure strategy and implementation, such as preferred provider initiatives, SOPs, and templates;
  • Collaborate with Statistical Programming and external vendors to ensure compliance of SDTM clinical datasets, consistent with CDISC standards;
  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Quality Assurance to certify the integrity and traceability of all clinical data sources, compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 standards;
  • Direct Data Management GCP inspection readiness efforts; function as a leader for Data Management in GCP inspections;
  • Represent Data Management at internal cross-functional meetings and external vendor leadership meetings;
  • Demonstrate clear alignment with Alnylam Core Values including, Commitment to People, Fiercely Innovative, Purposeful Urgency, Open Culture and Passion for Excellence.

Requirements
  • BS/BA in scientific discipline, MS or equivalent preferred, with at least 15 years of clinical data management experience in a pharmaceutical/biologics/biotechnology company, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity;
  • Extensive experience managing global studies utilizing an outsourced CDM model from start-up through close-out;
  • Extensive experience managing direct reports and providing performance reviews and career development guidance;
  • 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;
  • Expert knowledge of eClinical processes, efficient design/build of an EDC data management system and other Clinical Trial data/Data Management Systems;
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of regulations and industry-adopted data standards, such as CDISC-SDTM and CDASH;
  • Experience using standardized medical terminology, including MedDRA and WHODrug;
  • Experience working with Medidata Rave EDC systems;
  • Experience working with elluminate or other data visualization systems a plus
  • Experience working with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) familiar with MS Project;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Highly motivated and flexible, with excellent organizational skills;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

#LI-AB1 #LI-Virtual

U.S. Pay Range

$197,200.00 - $266,800.00

The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Alnylam's robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.

Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website: https://www.alnylam.com/careers

About Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. The company's products are designed to silence specific genes that cause diseases. Alnylam's pipeline includes products for the treatment of genetic, cardio-metabolic, and hepatic infectious diseases. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Size
1,665 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$858.2 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+78.1%
Revenue
$492.8 million
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

More Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Jobs

Find similar Director, Clinical Data Management jobs: