Communicates and negotiates effectively with all other project level team members.
Demonstrates a business understanding of the compound profile to identify and assist in successful application of consistent CDM processes and documentation across assigned projects, (i.e., ensuring consistency across data quality plans.).
Provide oversight and expertise of external service providers or in-house teams to deliver quality data with compliance to study model procedures and standards; give guidance on AZ standards, processes, systems and expectations to external partners, internal partners, and third-party vendors.
Responsible for proactive risk management and issue resolution/escalation connected to Clinical Data Management improvement or technology.
Develops an understanding of CDASH and SDTM or other recognized industry standards and impact to programming team to ensure consistency of program level standards.
Specialist in TA specific data capture and standards, conducts lessons learned and disseminate across the organization as appropriate.
Provides data management expertise in supporting strategic and operational aspects of Data Management on project level.
Demonstrates willingness to take on and lead any project level activity consistent with current or experience in support of study delivery.
Performs any CDM related ad-hoc requests from Line Manager
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
University or college degree in the life sciences or related subject, pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree.
Ability to successfully manage simultaneous trials and meet deadlines.
Significant Clinical Data Management experience, preferable both from CRO and Pharma industry in more than one therapeutic area.
Excellent understanding of clinical trials methodology, GCP, GDMP and medical terminology.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical standards, e.g., SDTM or CDASH.
High attention to detail and a strong analytical mind-set.
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of database structures and of capturing and storing clinical information as they apply to CRF design, database development, data handling and reporting.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to operate effectively in a global environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, conflict management and interpersonal skills.
Cultural awareness.
Experience of CRO and vendor management.
Desirable
Experience as a lead of a large Phase III trial or multiple smaller trials.
Knowledge of SQL, 4GL, VBA or R software.
Experience of managing teams.
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