Lead Clinical Data Manager

The Lead Clinical Data Manager (LCDM) is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of clinical data systems and processes (including change management) to ensure high-quality data collection and integrity across clinical trials. This role plays a critical part in driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and collaborating cross‑functionally to support successful trial execution.

• Direct the development and maintenance of clinical trial databases for pharmaceutical and biologic compounds.
• Design and execute comprehensive edit checks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate to resolve complex data discrepancies and ensure clean datasets.
• Develop Data Validation Plan; partner with study teams to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and communicate findings with investigator sites.
• Lead the implementation of paperless studies using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and contribute to process optimization while reinforcing change management principles.
• Work closely with clinical researchers, project managers, statisticians, and other stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Implement Quality by Design (QbD) frameworks.
• Support enhanced Ways of Working (WoW) initiatives to promote first‑time‑right (FTR) execution.
• Define and track metrics to measure process improvements and outcomes.
• Align training strategies with the Zero Gravity program and develop Just‑in‑Time (JIT) training content.
• Execute study build and related process tasks in alignment with timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Client SOPs and regulatory guidance.
• Respond to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) findings and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Serve as the primary CDM point of contact for assigned studies and collaborate with Client Leads on strategy and process improvements.

• This role requires hybrid onsite work at the client site in Southern PA or Northern NJ

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Minimum 12 years of experience or 6 years with an Associate’s Degree).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in one of a combination of the following areas: pharmaceutical data management, project management and or clinical trial technology experience.

• Degree in Data Management, MIS, Biological/Clinical Sciences, or related field.
• Proven leadership in clinical data management.
• Expertise in EDC systems and clinical trial technologies.
• Familiarity with CDISC CDASH/SDTM standards.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Information on benefits is here.

• California $63,800 to $205,800
• Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
• Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
• District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
• Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
• Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
• Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
• Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
• New York/New Jersey $59,100 to $205,800
• Washington $68,000 to $189,300

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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