Manager, Data Management

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Leads and manages Data Management teams, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery while developing, retaining, and resourcing talent. Supports business growth through client engagements, bids, and presentations, and provides Data Management expertise across projects.

As an Account Lead , serves as the primary client contact, providing oversight across multiple studies/projects, ensuring consistent delivery, quality, governance, and client satisfaction. Responsible for resource planning, training, KPI management, utilization, recruitment strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Drives account performance by aligning with business objectives, maintaining profitability, fostering strong client relationships, supporting new business opportunities, and proactively managing risks, issues, and contingency planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Data Management teams, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery and team development.

• Serve as the primary client and internal escalation point, driving account governance, resource planning, KPIs, and operational excellence.

• Build and maintain strong client partnerships, support business growth, and contribute to bid pursuits and strategic initiatives.

• Oversee training, compliance, quality management, and adherence to ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.

• Manage resource allocation, utilization, recruitment planning, financial performance, and risk mitigation across global teams.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve account objectives and continuous process improvement.

Core Skills

• Leadership and people management in global, matrixed environments.

• Client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation.

• Strategic resource planning, budgeting, and operational oversight.

• Quality management, risk assessment, root cause analysis, and process improvement.

• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Expertise in Data Management, EDC platforms (Rave, Inform, Medidata, etc.), regulatory requirements, and clinical research operations.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Clinical Data Management, project leadership, account management, and people management within the clinical research/pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven track record of leading global teams, managing client partnerships, and delivering complex clinical programs.

• Strong understanding of cross-functional clinical development processes, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field.

• Professional certifications and industry affiliations preferred.