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Director of Product Engineering - Clinical Data Management / EDC

REMOTE (IN)REMOTEPOSTED: 7/11/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONFORTREAContract Research Organization (CRO) / Biosciences / Healthcare
Fortrea

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Product Engineering will lead the strategy and development of our Data Management Products. This role is pivotal in shaping innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients in the life science sector. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring our products not only excel in functionality but also in market relevance and user satisfaction. Success in this role means delivering products that are at the forefront of industry standards, driving user engagement, and achieving strategic business goals.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Lead the overall product life cycle from conception to launch, aligning product vision with customer needs and business goals, for multiple products.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats in the life sciences sector. Conduct market research to identify vendors available in this space and analytically decide between build vs. buy.
Define (hands-on) and prioritize product requirements, features, and functionalities in collaboration with data management operations teams, engineering, data and other teams.
Develop and maintain product roadmaps, ensuring clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders.
Monitor and evaluate product performance metrics, adjusting strategies as necessary to achieve success.
Foster strong relationships with key clients and industry experts to gather insights and feedback for continuous product improvement.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Manages products like a business owner, owning portfolio forecasts, budget management, status reporting and driving efficiency into teams and utilization of resourcing including consumption of licenses and 3rd party spend.
Oversee support teams responsible for the Data management incident, problem and change management processes.
Manage all other duties as needed or assigned, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs.

Qualifications/Experience

Deep industry expertise in Data Management that support global clinical trials.
Experienced in Technology, Data Management, Agile SAFe methodologies and thrive in cross-functional environments.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Clinical Data Management
EDC
Product Strategy
Product Lifecycle Management
Agile SAFe
Build vs Buy Analysis
Budget Management

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Compensation is positioned at a premium executive tier reflective of a global Director-level position in the clinical trial software and life sciences domain.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Fortrea is a global contract research organization (CRO) providing comprehensive clinical development, patient access, and laboratory services. Spun off from Labcorp in 2023, Fortrea partners with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies to accelerate the development and commercialization of new therapies. They offer a full suite of services across the entire drug development lifecycle.

TEAM SIZE: 19,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Contract Research Organization (CRO) / Biosciences / Healthcare

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

This is an executive leadership role within a prominent clinical research organization, offering significant career scope to shape global clinical development technologies and drive enterprise-level product governance.

APPLICATION ADVISORY

Highlight your extensive background in clinical data management systems and your architectural/strategic decision-making capability (such as build vs. buy evaluations). Emphasize your experience balancing engineering oversight with business metrics and product portfolio ownership.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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Clinical Data Management & EDC Certification

Clinical Data Management & EDC Certification

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