Associate Director, Third Party Data Acquisition

Role: Associate Director, Third-Party Data Acquisition (TPDA), overseeing the integrity, compliance, and delivery of external clinical trial data from vendors throughout the data lifecycle. Responsibilities: lead operational activities ensuring quality, regulatory adherence, and audit readiness; monitor data flow across studies; drive process improvements; manage vendor relationships and cross-functional collaborations; and support regulatory inspections. Requirements: BS/BA in life sciences or related field; 8+ years in clinical data acquisition/management within pharma or biotech; prior leadership experience preferred; deep knowledge of clinical trial data standards (CDISC, SDTM, ADaM), data governance, and non-EDC data technologies; strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills. High-Value: extensive experience with external data sources such as laboratory, eCOA, imaging, wearable devices; familiarity with diverse therapeutic areas and clinical development phases; expertise in GxP, ICH-GCP, and global regulatory standards. Work setup: hybrid in Boston, MA; position involves managing complex, multi-study portfolios and collaborating with external vendors and internal teams.