Senior Director Data Management

Job Title: Data Management Lead (Senior Director)
Company: Biopharma
Location: Boston, MA

Brio Resource Group is a Life Sciences Executive Search Firm committed to providing rare talent on an exclusive search basis to the Biopharma, Pharma, Device, and CRO industries. We work on behalf of organizations that value true talent acquisition partners and specialize in supporting emerging Biopharma companies offering life-changing therapies. Our many years of experience, subject matter expertise, comprehensive search process, and genuine passion to deliver rare talent defines Brio.

Position Overview:
We’ve partnered with a growing biopharma company seeking an experienced Senior Director, Data Management Lead to join their team. This critical position will lead the data management function in support of clinical development programs, overseeing clinical data management activities across all projects and phases of development.

Opportunity Highlights:

  • Lead Data Management function, providing strategic planning and tactical direction across all projects and studies

  • Conduct vendor qualifications and manage relationships with CROs and data management vendors to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables

  • Oversee data management activities including CRF/eCRF design, database development, validation programming, discrepancy management, and database releases

  • Develop and implement data management plans (DMPs) to ensure regulatory compliance and standardization across studies

  • Promote and lead process improvement, automation, and technology enhancements to increase drug development efficiency

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, GCP) and internal SOPs

  • Provide leadership and oversight to FSP teams supporting ongoing Karuna studies

Position Requirements:

  • MS or equivalent in a scientific/healthcare discipline

  • At least 12 years of Clinical Data Management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team

  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to anticipating and resolving issues

  • Experience managing multiple CROs, ePRO, and EDC vendors

  • Advanced knowledge of data management processes, systems, and CDISC Standards

  • Full understanding of ICH, GCP, and global regulatory guidance related to data

  • CNS drug development experience is a plus

  • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

  • Results-oriented and highly motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects

  • Experience in an emerging, publicly traded company environment is a plus

We welcome the opportunity to provide a full job description upon resume review.