PHARMAFull-time
Clinical Data Team Lead - External Data Acquisition
By Admin · Clinical Data Management
NOT SPECIFIED (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 8/28/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONTHERMO FISHER SCIENTIFICLife Sciences / Scientific Instruments / Biotechnology
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Act as the lead data manager for one or more clinical research projects or support the lead data manager.
Lead data-management activities for individual, limited-volume or limited-complexity studies with support from senior team members where applicable.
Serve as an interdepartmental and client liaison for all data-management study activities.
Apply relevant components of the clinical study protocol to daily tasks and direct other team members on appropriate application of the protocol.
Liaise with the Project Lead and/or client as required and communicate with management regarding data-management activities within assigned studies.
Develop and maintain data-management project documentation files.
Independently review data-management deliverables according to documented Clinical Data Management (CDM) guidelines.
Develop and deliver study-specific training for data-management project staff.
Produce regular project-specific status reports for management, Project Leads, and/or clients and monitor study metrics.
Support business-development activities where required, including bid preparation and representing data management at bid-defense meetings.
Assist with project forecasting, estimation of required hours, and identification of resource requirements.
Identify potential out-of-scope activities, communicate them to Project Leads and management, and assist with the Contract Modification process.
Mentor junior staff on study-related data-management activities.
Assist with administrative and financial management of allocated projects.
Perform assigned data-management activities independently and efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
Clinical Data & Regulatory Standards
Apply data-management knowledge and skills while adhering to applicable regulatory guidelines, SOPs, and client expectations.
Maintain confidentiality of clinical data and client proprietary information.
Perform independent quality reviews of data-management deliverables using documented CDM guidelines.
Apply protocol requirements accurately to operational data-management activities.
Training & Team Leadership
Train and direct study-team members on assigned data-management processes.
Mentor junior-level staff and provide direction on study tasks.
Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a broader clinical research team.
Adapt work priorities and schedules in response to changing project demands.
Client & Project Management
Maintain effective communication with clients, Project Leads, management, and interdepartmental stakeholders.
Monitor project metrics, timelines, resource requirements, forecasts, and potential scope changes.
Support financial and administrative project-management activities.
Participate in business-development and bid-defense activities when requested.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
Minimum comparable experience of 2+ years in a role providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly related experience may be considered in some cases.
Strong command of English language and grammar.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
Ability to use interactive computer programs and clinical data-management systems/tools.
Working Conditions
Second-shift/afternoon work schedule.
Office-based working environment.
Exposure to standard electrical office equipment.
Occasional driving to site locations.
Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.
Company & Business Impact
The role sits within Thermo Fisher Scientific's PPD clinical research organization, supporting clinical research services and drug development.
The supplied posting states that the organization has supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechnology companies across 2,700 clinical trials in 100+ countries over the previous five years.
The position contributes to operational excellence in clinical data management and supports the delivery of clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers.
Thermo Fisher highlights collaboration, scientific excellence, innovation, professional development, and meaningful contributions as part of its work environment.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Clinical Data Management
Clinical Research
Data Management
CDM Guidelines
Clinical Trial Protocols
Regulatory Guidelines
SOP Compliance
Clinical Data Confidentiality
Project Documentation
Data Management Deliverables
Study Metrics
Project Forecasting
Resource Planning
Clinical Data Quality
Client Liaison
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing an extensive range of analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, software, and services. They partner with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals, clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, and government agencies. The company's mission is to enable its customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
TEAM SIZE: 130,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Life Sciences / Scientific Instruments / Biotechnology
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