Warman O'Brien · 1 week ago
Senior Lead Clinical Data Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWarman O'Brien is seeking a Senior Lead Clinical Data Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of Data Management services for complex clinical studies and programs. This role involves leading data management delivery, building client relationships, and ensuring project quality and compliance. The position also includes mentoring junior staff and supporting business development efforts.
Human ResourcesLife ScienceRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead data management delivery across single or multi-service projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and customer satisfaction
Act as the primary client contact for DM deliverables, building strong relationships and driving successful outcomes
Provide leadership and vision in project planning, execution, close-out, financial oversight, communications, and milestone delivery
Serve as Data Team Lead (DTL), Program Lead, or SME within CDM
Mentor and train junior staff, sharing best practices and lessons learned
Support business development through RFP reviews, bid defenses, and solution proposals
Manage DM project life cycles, from planning to close-out, across multiple studies/programs
Develop and maintain Data Management Plans (DMPs), ensuring compliance with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
Ensure proactive quality management, issue resolution, and process improvements
Oversee project financials, including SOW/budget management, financial tracking, and invoicing
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on SAE reconciliation, lab/vendor data integration, and compliance
Represent the company at professional conferences, workshops, and industry forums
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in life sciences, health, biological, mathematical sciences, or related field
10+ years' direct Data Management experience, including 5- 7 years as a CDM project lead
Demonstrated success in leading full DM life cycles across multiple studies/programs
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, GCP, and regulatory guidelines
Excellent project management, communication, and client-facing skills
Experience negotiating with customers and managing out-of-scope tasks/change orders
Ability to mentor, influence, and drive process improvements within teams
Benefits
Fully remote flexibility across the US
Opportunity to lead global projects and collaborate with top sponsors
Work in an environment that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
Contribute to meaningful advances in clinical drug development
Company
Warman O'Brien
Warman O'Brien offers recruitment and executive search services for the life sciences industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mark O’Brien
Founder and CEO
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