Freelance Data Manager

Are you interested in working directly for a single sponsor while having the security and additional career opportunities that working for a global CRO can bring? Our team says it’s the best of both worlds….

ClinChoice is searching for a Freelance Data Manager to join a pharmaceutical company

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO with a strong focus on quality, professional development and supportive culture. As a client-facing role, we are looking for confident candidates with the ability to work independently whilst establishing a high-trust environment with the client counterparts.  

The Data Manager is responsible for managing, maintaining, and improving data across pharmaceutical processes and systems. The role ensures that data is accurate, complete, consistent, secure, and available to support business operations, reporting, decision-making, and regulatory requirements.

The Data Manager works closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, Commercial, IT, and other business teams, to establish effective data management processes and ensure data integrity throughout its lifecycle.

• Manage and maintain pharmaceutical data across relevant systems and databases.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity.
• Develop and implement data management standards, processes, and procedures.
• Define and maintain data ownership, data definitions, and data quality rules.
• Identify data issues and coordinate their resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Support data cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and quality improvement activities.

• Monitor data quality and establish appropriate data quality controls.
• Investigate data discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure data management activities comply with applicable company policies, GxP requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, audit trails, and data governance records.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data management processes.

• Provide reliable, well-structured data to support business reporting and analysis.
• Develop and maintain data reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators.
• Work with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improving data quality and business processes.

• Collaborate with IT and system owners on data-related requirements, system enhancements, integrations, and migrations.
• Support implementation and maintenance of data management tools and platforms.
• Participate in data migration, system implementation, and testing activities.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve data-related issues.
• Provide guidance and support to users on data management standards and processes.

• Support the development and implementation of data governance frameworks.
• Establish and maintain data standards, taxonomies, and data dictionaries.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual data management activities.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the standardisation of data across the organisation.
• Promote a strong culture of data quality and data ownership.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Business, Information Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in data management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets and data management systems.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical data, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with data quality, data governance, data validation, and data reconciliation.
• Experience with databases, reporting tools, and/or data analytics platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with SQL, Power BI, or similar tools is an advantage.

• Experience in a GxP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of clinical, safety, regulatory, commercial, or manufacturing data, depending on the business area.
• Experience with data standards and master data management.
• Experience supporting system implementations, data migrations, or integrations.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and data integrity principles.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of data quality and data governance principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear data requirements.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international environment.

The role will typically collaborate with:

• Clinical Operations / Clinical Data Management
• Regulatory Affairs
• Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Medical Affairs
• Commercial / Business Operations
• IT / Digital / Data & Analytics
• Finance and Supply Chain, where applicable
• External vendors and data providers

Success in the role will be measured through:

• Improved data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Effective resolution of data quality issues.
• Compliance with applicable data management and regulatory requirements.
• Timely delivery of high-quality data and reporting.
• Successful implementation of data governance and quality initiatives.
• Increased efficiency through process standardisation and automation.
• Positive stakeholder feedback and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Once you have submitted your CV, you will receive an acknowledgement that we received it. If you have the requirements we need, you will be invited for phone interview as the first step.  Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to everyone individually if you are not successful.

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services, with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.           

Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset and they are  the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives to all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology.   The success of these core values is evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates.

ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent guided by diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities. We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.

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