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CDM Manager

Gilead Sciences
August 10, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Clinical Data Management (CDM) supports drug discovery, development and marketed products by ensuring accurate and timely acquisition, analysis and reporting of clinical data through CRF/eCRF design, editing specifications, and query resolution. CDM also manages data transfers from vendors (e.g., central labs).

Responsibilities:
- Act as CDM lead; oversee CDM execution at the project level (products or complex studies).
- Lead CRF/eCRF design; review study protocols and plan/implement CDM portions of clinical studies.
- Oversee vendors for data review, transfers and reporting; use routine/non-routine reports to track progress and meet timelines/quality.
- Guide/training for CROs, vendors, investigators and study coordinators on CDM requirements.
- Support regulatory submissions; assist with CDM questions for audits/inspections; lead special projects as needed.
- Oversee CDM process design/implementation with vendors (entry, QC, transfer, reporting, backup/recovery).
- Ensure data completeness/accuracy/consistency and adherence to CDM system processes for regulatory compliance.

Requirements (Minimum Education & Experience):
- PhD in life sciences/related; or MA/MS with 4+ years; BA/BS with 6+ years in relevant CDM or data analytics/data management. Prefer PhD + 2+ years CDM/data management.
- Experience leading small projects/teams.

Knowledge & Other Requirements:
- Demonstrated leadership of CDM deliverables; knowledge of FDA/EMA regulations and NDA; strong project/risk management and communication.
- Ability to mentor, delegate, and adapt; travel when needed.

People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.

Benefits (if eligible): company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life insurance; may include bonus/stock-based long-term incentives and paid time off.

Application instruction:
- For current employees/contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.