Data Management Lead II - South Africa (Home-based) - FSP

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Parexel are currently recruiting for a Data Management Lead II in South Africa.

In this role, the Data Management Lead II (DML II) provides leadership in all aspects of Data Management. Develop and manage timelines for study data deliveries, including Go-Live, Interim Deliveries, and Final DB Lock. Collaboration with the relevant functions (Clinical, Biostatistics, Database Programming, Medical, Medical Writing etc.) across all geographies. Data Management’s single point of contact to ensure that the contracted Data Management deliverables are being met – specifically in terms of timeliness, financial management and quality.

The DML II works with minimal guidance from their Line Manager and/or Subject Matter Experts. You may act as a mentor for Associate DMLs or other DML peers.

You may also act as Project Leader for projects involving only Global Data Operations Services.

This will be a fully remote home-based position.

Key Accountabilities:

Cross-functional DM Leadership through Database Set up, Conduct and Study Close-Out

• Manage and coordinate the integration and utilization of all ancillary systems as appropriate.

• Highlight issues/risks to delivery by understanding interdependencies. Define mitigations and drive to resolution with cross-functional stakeholders as part of Risk Management Plan.

• Review and analyze metrics to derive meaningful summary of study health and trends.

• Review of the Master Services Agreement, Service Level Agreement, and/or contract to manage toward sponsor-specific metric targets/Key Performance Indicators.

• Host and attend cross-functional meetings. Prepare Meeting Agendas and Minutes, comply to action and decision logs.

Bid Pursuits and Proposals

• May prepare for and participate in Bid Pursuit meetings.

• Portray Parexel’s technical and operational expertise and capabilities, and tailor to meet sponsor’s specific needs.

• Create relevant slides with cross-functional Global Data Operations input as appropriate.

• Present with confidence and as a cohesive Parexel team with other functions.

Project Quality Management and Compliance

• Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures, ICH/GCP Guidelines.

• Maintain inspection-ready Trial Master File.

• Identification of quality issues, ensuring they are raised in relevant system and closed according to requirements.

• Prepare for and participate in audits and inspections for internal, sponsor, and regulatory agencies.

• Drive and implement Corrective/Preventive actions for study, and work toward alignment across Parexel as appropriate. Share lessons learned across multiple projects within a program or therapeutic area.

Project Financial and Resource Management

• Ensure appropriate project level resourcing of staff and staff assignments. Identify and request functional staff necessary for the project team.

• Regular review and update of DM resources to ensure alignment with contracted budget, project resource forecast, actuals, and demand, utilizing the necessary systems and tools.

• Determine and resolve the root cause of DM-related project variance in a timely manner, including negotiating/raising changes in scope.

Company Initiatives

• Provide Data Management functional input, considering the impact of the initiative and the impact on Data Management and Parexel as a whole.

• Collaborate with other functions as appropriate to provide meaningful functional feedback on the initiative.

• Ensure Parexel-requested information entered into management systems is accurate and regularly updated.

Training

• Deliver Project Specific Training to internal DM team as required.

• Deliver on-the-job training where needed/requested.

What we are looking for in this role

For every role, we look for professionals who have the determination and courage always to put patient well-being first. That to us is working with heart.

Skills:

• Strong ability to lead and collaborate with global teams. Motivate/guide virtual teams across multiple time zones and cultures to work effectively.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence, in order to achieve mutually beneficial results.

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, using concise phrasing tailored for the audience with a diplomatic approach.

• Learning ability and knowledge sharing approach; swift understanding of technologies and new processes.

• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning; ability to adjust rapidly to changing environments.

• Proficient presentation skills.

• Customer focus to interact professionally and respectfully within Parexel and all external colleagues to build rapport and trust.

• Commitment to first-time quality, including a methodical and accurate approach to work activities.

• Time management and prioritization skills, in order to meet objectives and timelines.

• Proven problem-solving skills, including capability to make appropriate decisions in ambiguous situations, ability to conduct root cause analyses.

• Ability to travel as required.

• Written and oral fluency in English.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong experience in clinical research industry or similar field.

• Proven record of coordinating and supporting project teams.

• Good understanding of project tools, reports and processes for management of project financials with regards to forecasting, revenue recognition, scope of work and department budget for assigned projects.

• Good understanding of Clinical Study Team roles outside of Data Management.

• Full understanding and application of relevant ICH-GCP Guidelines, local regulatory requirements and Parexel SOPs and study specific procedures.

• Awareness of SDTM/CDISC/CDASH standards.

• Strong technical skills including, but not limited to the knowledge of Clinical Trial/Data Management Systems (e.g. InForm, Rave, Veeva, DataLabs) and Microsoft Office products.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or other medical qualifications or relevant industry experience.

Who are Parexel

Parexel supports clinical studies across the full range of therapeutic areas, and we have longstanding partnerships with a vast client base.

We supported the trials of most of today’s top 50 best-selling drugs, but equally we enable more niche drug developments that are critical to the well-being of many patients.

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