Associate Director, Data Management

Role: Associate Director, Data Management overseeing clinical trial data quality and integrity within a biopharma context targeting rare diseases. Responsibilities: lead start-up and execution of multiple trials, manage CRO/vendor relationships, develop and track data management timelines, ensure regulatory compliance, lead audit and inspection readiness, review data for discrepancies, and contribute to process improvements. Requirements: Bachelor's in life sciences or related field; 8+ years of direct data management experience, with expertise in managing outsourced studies, vendor integrations, and familiarity with EDC systems (preferably Medidata RAVE). HighValue: clinical trials in rare disease, biologics or small molecules, GxP compliance, data standards like CDASH/SDTM, vendor management, and regulatory inspection preparedness. Collaboration: work cross-functionally with clinical operations, data management, and vendors; report to senior leadership. WorkSetup: hybrid/remote in San Diego, with ~10% travel.