Senior Lead Clinical Data Manager

Senior Lead Clinical Data Manager | Remote – Canada | Leading CRO - FSP |

Are you an experienced Clinical Data Manager looking to step into a leadership role with global impact? We’re seeking a Lead / Senior Lead Clinical Data Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of Data Management (DM) services for complex clinical studies and programs. This is a fully remote opportunity, open across Canada, offering the chance to shape data strategy and execution within a world-class environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead data management delivery across single or multi-service projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the primary client contact for DM deliverables, building strong relationships and driving successful outcomes.
• Provide leadership and vision in project planning, execution, close-out, financial oversight, communications, and milestone delivery.
• Serve as Data Team Lead (DTL), Program Lead, or SME within CDM.
• Mentor and train junior staff, sharing best practices and lessons learned.
• Support business development through RFP reviews, bid defences, and solution proposals.
• Manage DM project life cycles, from planning to close-out, across multiple studies/programs.
• Develop and maintain Data Management Plans (DMPs), ensuring compliance with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure proactive quality management, issue resolution, and process improvements.
• Oversee project financials, including SOW/budget management, financial tracking, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on SAE reconciliation, lab/vendor data integration, and compliance.
• Represent the company at professional conferences, workshops, and industry forums.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in life sciences, health, biological, mathematical sciences, or related field.
• 8-10 years’ direct Data Management experience, including 5 years as a Data Management project lead.
• Demonstrated success in leading full DM life cycles across multiple studies/programs.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, GCP, and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent project management, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Experience negotiating with customers and managing out-of-scope tasks/change orders.
• Ability to mentor, influence, and drive process improvements within teams.

What’s in it for you:

• $130,000 - $145,000CAD per year + a comprehensive benefits package including 401k contribution, Bonus, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Exciting career progression opportunities with multiple areas to specialise into
• Excellent management support in a large, well-established CRO.
• Flexibility & focus genuine focus on work-life balance.
• Fully remote flexibility across Canada.

What to do next:

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, please apply now with your CV.