Director, Clinical Data Management

Systimmune

$190K — $250K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science or Statistics; Master's preferred.
  • 10+ years of clinical data management experience in pharma, biotech or CRO.
  • 5+ years in leadership roles managing data teams and external partnerships.
  • Experience supporting oncology clinical trials at all development stages.
  • Proven track record with regulatory submissions and health authority inspections.
  • Expertise with EDC systems, data integration, and database management.
  • Strong knowledge of CDISC standards and clinical data workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Clinical Data Management strategy and operational execution.
  • Build and scale data management infrastructure for clinical pipelines.
  • Serve as cross-functional leader in clinical development.
  • Oversee data management for Phase I-III trials, from startup to submission.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality clinical data through effective oversight.
  • Drive timely database locks and submission-ready deliverables.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and inspection readiness.

Benefits

  • 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match up to 3%, with a 5-year vesting schedule.
  • 15 PTO days per year plus sick leave.
  • 11 paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
Director, Clinical Data Management

SystImmune is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Clinical Data Management to lead the clinical data management function across our portfolio. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of clinical data management activities from study start-up through database lock and regulatory submission. The Director will provide leadership for internal and external data management teams, ensure high-quality and inspection-ready clinical data, and contribute to the development and execution of data management strategies supporting global clinical trials.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners to ensure timely and compliant delivery of clinical data for decision-making and regulatory submissions.

This position is full-time onsite and can work out of our Redmond, WA or Princeton, NJ locations.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee the Clinical Data Management function, including strategy, standards, processes, and operational execution across the development portfolio.
  • Build and scale a high-performing data management infrastructure to support a growing clinical pipeline.
  • Serve as a key cross-functional leader in clinical development planning and execution.
  • Oversee all data management activities for Phase I-III clinical trials from study start-up through database lock and regulatory submission.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, complete, and reliable clinical data through effective data review, issue management, and quality oversight.
  • Drive timely database lock and submission-ready data deliverables in accordance with study timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and other applicable regulatory requirements, while maintaining inspection readiness.
  • Establish and maintain CDISC-compliant data standards and industry best practices to support regulatory submissions.
  • Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Medical Monitoring, and Safety teams to support study execution, data review, and submission readiness.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of clinical data management experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience managing data management teams, vendors, and CRO partnerships.
  • Significant experience supporting oncology clinical trials across early- and late-stage development.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory submissions (NDA, BLA, MAA) and health authority inspections.
  • Expertise with EDC systems, external data integrations, data reconciliation, and database management.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial databases, CDISC standards, coding dictionaries (e.g., MedDRA, WHO Drug), and clinical data workflows.
  • Familiarity with risk-based quality management principles, GCP requirements, and clinical development processes.
  • Working knowledge of biostatistics, statistical analysis, and clinical data reporting to support cross-functional collaboration.
  • Proven leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of driving cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Oncology and/or antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development experience.
  • Experience managing global clinical trials across multiple regions.
  • Prior experience in a growing biotechnology company.


Compensation and Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $250,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate's level qualifications, experience, and skills.

SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.

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