Senior Director Functional Area Geography Lead Clinical Data Management, External Data Management
Core
Strategic leadership and governance for Clinical Data Management (CDM) and Global Data Management & Standards (GDMS) operations within a specific country, ensuring data quality, compliance, and operational scalability.
Role type
Senior Director, Functional Area Geography Lead (Clinical Data Management)
Builds
Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) objectives and Clinical Development Portfolio deliverables
Domain
Life Sciences / Clinical Research / Data Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, cross-functional alignment, workforce planning, budget management, risk-based data practices, ICH/GCP guidelines, regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, capability development, change management
Preferred skills
Executive influence, negotiation, conflict resolution, talent development, global rollout of playbooks, financial stewardship
Technologies
Operational dashboards, capacity models, data governance tools, automation platforms
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and governance for CDM delivery; lead operating model optimization; manage workforce planning and resource allocation; oversee inspection readiness and regulatory compliance; drive capability development and global rollout; manage budget and performance metrics; lead cross-functional workstreams and talent development.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & mentorship
