Manager - Clinical Data Management

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity to join Global Data Operations (GDO) Team.

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in our Global Data Operation?  We are seeking an exceptional GDO Manager to lead a critical part of our Data Management Center (DMC). If you are passionate about driving excellence and fostering talent, this is the opportunity for you. 

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the GDO leadership, this Front-Line GDO Manager is responsible for leading Clinical Data Management Analysts (CDMs) and part of tactical operations tasks within the Data Management Center (DMC). As Front-line Manger will ensure the consistent execution of quality global procedures and manages workload and resource allocation. Promotes and supports the comprehensive development of supervised staff. Encourages effective interaction of DMC staff with business partners to achieve common objectives.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

His/Her tasks depend on the Process/Responsibilities assigned.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops career plans for direct reports, makes work assignments, conducts periodic skill assessments as well as annual performance appraisals, coaches for performance, provides ongoing feedback on performance, provides rewards and recognition, and sets priorities.
• Provides developmental opportunities for associates, including challenging growth assignments. Develops career development strategies and prepares promotion recommendations. Ensures employees receive appropriate training and mentoring to be successful in their assignments.
• Maximizes staff effectiveness by working with direct reports to ensure a realistic workload that supports value-added work and work-life balance, estimating length and difficulty of tasks and projects, anticipating and adjusting for obstacles and setbacks, and elevating complex issues to the appropriate management level.
• Increases functional effectiveness by supporting departmental efforts to simplify and standardize procedures to the greatest extent possible, sharing best practices and leading continuous improvement efforts.

Other Activities

• Assume GDO Manager Process Owner (PO) responsibility in DMC for specific professional or business activity, such as process compliance, training, quality, metrics, resource and capacity management, records management, inspection support, etc. Lead the team to achieve the business goals.
• Conducts management and functional area meetings, contributing expertise when necessary through formal or informal presentations.
• Keeps abreast of process and technology changes both within and outside of that may impact staff.
• May participate in initiatives beyond GDO (e.g. cross-functional, cross- divisional projects, cross-industry initiatives, etc.).
• May support any other project or perform any other data management or drug surveillance task deemed appropriate by management.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biological Sciences, or a related healthcare data sciences discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in drug surveillance, data management, or clinical/medical research.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in People Management, including experience and knowledge in FTE productivity.
• Demonstrated experience as Change Catalyst on driving teams to navigate through uncertainty with a positive mindset.

Skills:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the clinical development process or drug surveillance.
• Exceptional communication, project management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Build effective relationships and lead teams with influencing and development skills. Thrive in a changing environment and remain flexible under pressure.
• Exceptional skills in Execution Excellence, Talent Growth, Motivation and Inspiration, Ownership & Accountability, Networking & Partnership, Innovation, Decision Making and Change Catalyst.

Join Our Team, take the next leap in your career by joining our team as GDO Manager. Together, we will drive excellence and make a significant impact in the field of healthcare.

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