Senior, Clinical Data Manager- Data Standards
South Africa, Johannesburg
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What you’ll work on
Full postingLead development and operationalisation of clinical data standards processes
Drive data cleaning, edit checks, data listings and standards library work
Establish governance, workflows and quality standards for trial delivery
Lead and mentor Associate Manager-level team members
Identify risks and drive process improvements across the data lifecycle
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Lead the development and operationalisation of clinical data standards processes and best practices.
Drive initiatives related to data cleaning, data quality, edit checks, data listings, and standards library management.
Establish governance, workflows, and quality standards to support clinical trial delivery.
Lead and mentor Associate Manager-level team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Identify risks, drive process improvements, and promote data quality across the clinical data lifecycle.
Education & alternatives
You Will Have/Be: - Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related discipline. - Extensive Clinical Data Management experience within a CRO, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment.
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Job description
At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.
As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.
As a Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management at ICON, you will be client dedicated, leading the development and implementation of clinical data standards processes that support high-quality data delivery across global clinical trials.
You will play a key role in driving data quality, standards development, data review, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across the clinical development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and operationalisation of clinical data standards processes and best practices.
- Drive initiatives related to data cleaning, data quality, edit checks, data listings, and standards library management.
- Partner closely with Clinical Trial Reporting (CTR), Clinical Trial Configuration (CTC), and Cross-Functional Data Review (CFDR) teams.
- Establish governance, workflows, and quality standards to support clinical trial delivery.
- Lead and mentor Associate Manager-level team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into operational execution.
- Identify risks, drive process improvements, and promote data quality across the clinical data lifecycle.
You Will Have/Be:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Extensive Clinical Data Management experience within a CRO, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment.
- Strong experience in process development, project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Proven ability to build and operationalise new processes and ways of working.
- Experience in data quality, standards development, data review, edit checks, data listings, or standards library management.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and ICH-GCP.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a developing and evolving function.
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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