Associate Director, Program Data Lead

Overview

In this role you will lead program-level clinical data strategy across multiple trials, acting as the Clinical Data Operations representative to align study execution with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations. You’ll influence cross-functional delivery, coach Study Data Leads, and shape data-driven development decisions to accelerate evidence generation. The position blends strategic leadership with operational oversight in a matrix environment, offering a meaningful impact on innovative therapies. This is a chance to drive Quality by Design and scalable data delivery within a global program.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working options
• minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
• performance-based bonus potential
• insurance plans
• retirement plans
• wellbeing resources

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program-level clinical data strategies across multiple trials
• Drive consistency in data collection, review, quality management, and delivery
• Represent Clinical Data Operations on Global Clinical Teams and governance forums
• Provide direction and development to Study Data Leads
• Identify, assess, and escalate program-level risks and dependencies
• Influence operational delivery strategies and integrate data considerations into development planning
• Promote Quality by Design and lean, fit-for-purpose data collection practices
• Partner with stakeholders to improve delivery predictability and stakeholder experience

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Data Sciences, Statistics, or related discipline
• Typically minimum 10 years in clinical data management/operations within pharma/biotech/CRO
• Experience leading multiple clinical trials or programs
• Strategic oversight, risk management, and cross-functional leadership experience
• People leadership, coaching, or team development experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, data standards, and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of quality management and risk-based approaches in development
• Experience with program-level planning, governance, and execution
• Ability to influence in a matrix organization without direct authority
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with execution focus
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and talent development

• Strategic mindset
• Collaborative leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Clinical Data Management
• Data Architecture Development
• Data Governance

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