Associate Director Clinical Data Manager (all genders)

Company: Merck
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you lead end-to-end data management for global Phase I–IV trials, focusing on complex oncology, neurology or immunology programs. You set strategy for data collection, cleaning, review, reconciliation and quality to ensure submission-ready data. You act as the primary CDM representative at study level, coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and driving process improvements. You explore risk-based approaches and automation to elevate data quality and study execution, while mentoring others and shaping the function’s standards.

Pay / Benefits

  • inclusion and belonging culture
  • personal development and career advancement
  • flexible working culture
  • global collaboration
  • opportunity to work on diverse therapeutic areas
  • on-site office in Feltham 3 days per week

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end data management for global trials or a study portfolio
  • Define and oversee data collection, cleaning, review, reconciliation and quality activities
  • Serve as primary CDM representative at the study/program level in a matrix organization
  • Implement risk-based data management and data-flow strategies for in-house and outsourced studies
  • Identify opportunities to apply automation, analytics and AI-enabled solutions
  • Oversee CRO/vendor delivery and support Health Authority submission activities
  • Contribute to process improvements, SOPs and best-practice workstreams
  • Mentor colleagues and strengthen CDM capability across the organization

Key requirements

  • 10+ years of clinical data management experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare
  • Extensive leadership of complex oncology, neurology or immunology trials at study/program level
  • Deep expertise in end-to-end data management, risk-based data collection and cleaning, eCRF design, external data management and coding
  • Strong knowledge of CDISC, CDASH and SDTM standards
  • Proven track record managing CRO/vendor relationships, including performance oversight and budget monitoring
  • Experience in global, cross-functional team leadership and communicating with senior stakeholders
  • Project management skills with ability to manage timelines, resources, risks and multiple priorities
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and contribution to data management standards and SOPs
  • Experience with Risk Based Data Monitoring and Management; automation/AI in CDM is advantageous
  • collaboration
  • leadership
  • clear communication
  • CDISC, CDASH, SDTM knowledge
  • eCRF design
  • external data management

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Posted: October 1st, 2026