Director, Clinical Data Management

The Lotus Group LLC

Sonoma County, CAFull-timePosted Apr 3, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

emote-only arrangements will not be considered.

What You'll Own
• End-to-end CDM accountability across Phase I–III studies, from database design through database lock
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing CDM team
• Drive CRF design, data validation specifications, edit check development, and data management planning
• Oversee CRO and CDM vendor performance — scope, timelines, quality, and escalation
• Lead CDISC/CDASH standards implementation and ensure consistency across the portfolio
• Serve as the CDM functional lead on cross-functional study teams alongside Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory
• Ensure inspection readiness across all active studies; represent CDM in regulatory audits as needed
• Partner with IT and systems teams on EDC platform management and optimization

What We're Looking For
• 10+ years of clinical data management experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO settings
• 4+ years leading or managing CDM teams
• Proven track record across multiple concurrent global trials, Phase I through III
• Strong EDC platform experience (Medidata Rave or equivalent)
• CDISC standards expertise — CDASH required, SDTM familiarity expected
• Experience with multi-CRO oversight and risk-based monitoring models
• Regulatory inspection experience (FDA, EMA, or equivalent) preferred
• Direct communicator with the credibility to engage senior cross-functional stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in a life sciences or related field required. Advanced degree a plus. CCDM certification viewed favorably.

Location & Schedule

Hybrid schedule with weekly on-site presence required. Candidates must reside within commuting distance or be open to relocation.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of clinical data management experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO settings
  • 4+ years leading or managing CDM teams
  • Proven track record across multiple concurrent global trials, Phase I through III
  • Strong EDC platform experience (Medidata Rave or equivalent)
  • CDISC standards expertise — CDASH required, SDTM familiarity expected
  • Experience with multi-CRO oversight and risk-based monitoring models
  • Direct communicator with the credibility to engage senior cross-functional stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in a life sciences or related field required
  • CCDM certification viewed favorably
  • Candidates must reside within commuting distance or be open to relocation

Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule with weekly on-site presence required

Responsibilities

  • This is a hands-on leadership role with a hybrid schedule that includes required weekly on-site presence
  • Candidates must be able to commute to site on a weekly basis — remote-only arrangements will not be considered
  • End-to-end CDM accountability across Phase I–III studies, from database design through database lock
  • Build, manage, and develop a high-performing CDM team
  • Drive CRF design, data validation specifications, edit check development, and data management planning
  • Oversee CRO and CDM vendor performance — scope, timelines, quality, and escalation
  • Lead CDISC/CDASH standards implementation and ensure consistency across the portfolio
  • Serve as the CDM functional lead on cross-functional study teams alongside Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory
  • Ensure inspection readiness across all active studies; represent CDM in regulatory audits as needed
  • Partner with IT and systems teams on EDC platform management and optimization


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