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Director, Data Management

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Director, Data Management
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. This person will effectively direct the activities of the Data Management department, projects, and staff in a manner that ensures all functions, projects, and tasks are handled with the highest quality, on time, and within budget. As well as direct the day-to-day management of the Data Management department in a manner consistent with SOP's, regulations, and ICON policies.
 
 
Overview of the Role
  • To ensure that the company objectives are met in the areas of customer satisfaction, quality, finance, resources and timeliness.
  • Interact with other functions within the organization to ensure that the functions within Data Management operate efficiently and meet applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Provide Global Business Development support for Data Management
  • Direct the day-to-day activities and task management to ensure a focus on quality, budget and timelines.
  • Direct the effective management, development and appraisal of staff within Data Management.
  • Ensure all necessary training is provided to staff to improve their job performance and knowledge. Ensure that the appropriate documentation of training is maintained.
  • Mentor Data Management managers, project managers - and leaders.
  • Overview the planning, acquisition, and implementation of systems to meet the Biometrics needs of the organization. In performing these tasks, particular emphasis is placed on the selection of cost effective technologies to meet corporate and industry requirements and goals.
  • Review and assess existing Data Management SOPs.  Develop and review new Data Management SOPs.
  • While  adhering to ICON SOPs and appropriate regulations,  ensure that the management of all projects is timely.
  • Review  and  monitor  the  preparation  of the overall  department  budgets,  by evaluating cost control, timelines and project quality status.
  • Provide direction to managers to ensure continual review of the project contracts is regularly done to ensure that out of scope work is identified, documented, communicated to the appropriate persons and managed promptly and efficiently.
  • Liaise with sponsors on project related matters, where appropriate.
  • Keep senior management informed of departmental and project status in relation to resources, financial information, quality and timelines.
  • Liaise with other department's directors, managers and staff, to improve the effectiveness of the organization.
  • Maintain confidentiality of management information.
  • Participate in business development activities including review of RFI, RFP, Bid Preparations, General Capabilities and bid defense meetings.
  • Liaise  with  global  counterparts  to  ensure  consistency  across  ICON  Data Management  offices.
  • Leadership of special projects, as required.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Role Requirements
  • S.S. degree or equivalent in medicine, science or other relevant discipline is required.
  • Ability to direct all aspects of data management including departmental management as well as project management.
  • Appropriate experience and understanding of at least one clinical data management system (e.g. Oracle Clinical, Clintrial), and a programming language (e.g. SQL, SAS).
  • Ability and experience in the successful liaison with sponsors.
  • Actively participate in data management development seminars (internally and externally) (e.g. membership in DIA or SCDM or similar professional organization, present at Global DM Meetings)
  • Ability and willingness to travel at least 20% of the time (International and Domestic: fly and drive).
  • Candidate must have more than 7 years of appropriate managerial experience in data management.
Benefits of Working in ICON
 
Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
 
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   
 
What’s Next?
 
Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
 
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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