Senior Data Management Lead at PAREXEL

Summary of the role KPI's:-

• The Senior Data Management Lead provides leadership and expertise 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 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 Senior Data Management Lead can competently and independently lead large, complex projects and/or programs with little to no guidance from their Line Manager and/or Subject Matter Experts. Senior DMLs may act as a mentor for ADMLs, DMLs and other Senior DML peers.
• May act as Project Leader for projects, involving only Global Data Operations services.

Essential Knowledge and Experience Required:

•  Substantial experience in clinical research industry
•  Proven record of leading project and program teams within Data Management team
•  Advanced understanding and application of Parexel tools, reports and processes for management of project financials with regards to forecasting, revenue recognition, scope of work and department budget for assigned projects.
•  In-depth understanding of Clinical Study Team roles outside of Data Management
•  Full understanding and application of ICH-GCP Guidelines, local regulatory requirements and Parexel SOPs and study specific procedures
•  Awareness of SDTM/CDISC/CDASH standards
•  Advanced 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

Skills:

•  Excellent ability to lead and collaborate with global teams. Motivate/guide virtual teams across multiple time zones and cultures to work effectively
•  Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence in order to achieve mutually beneficial results
•  Excellent 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
•  Advanced 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 organizational skills, in order to meet objectives and timelines
•  Highly developed problem-solving skills, including capability to make appropriate decisions in ambiguous situations, ability to conduct root cause analyses
•  Ownership and accountability for Key Accountabilities in Job Description
•  Ability to travel as required
•  Written and oral fluency in English

Education:

•  Bachelor’s degree and / or other qualifications in a science or clinical related industry
•  Certification or involvement in a professional society or organization is recommended