Director, Clinical Data Management

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Clinical Data Management based in Canada. This is a senior leadership opportunity overseeing clinical data management operations within a growing global clinical research environment. The role is responsible for ensuring clinical databases are complete, accurate, secure, and compliant with international regulatory standards. You will lead operational strategy, resource planning, budgets, quality processes, and the delivery of high-profile clinical data projects. The position combines technical expertise with people leadership, client relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Medical Writing teams. A key focus will be driving process improvement, adopting new technologies, and establishing best-in-class data management standards. The role can be performed remotely from anywhere in Canada or on-site in Markham, Ontario. Establish and oversee clinical data operations to ensure complete, valid, secure, and compliant clinical databases that meet corporate and regulatory requirements. Develop, manage, and continuously monitor clinical data management budgets and resource plans, ensuring effective allocation of resources and achievement of divisional objectives. Manage clinical data management project portfolios in collaboration with senior leadership while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to new business proposals and project bids. Plan and direct the availability and quality of clinical data capture instruments and databases, covering CRF design, database definition, administration, data entry, data management, storage, and QC/QA activities. Integrate Clinical Data Management activities with Quality Assurance and Compliance, Project Management, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Medical Writing to optimize delivery and organizational effectiveness. Conduct competitive benchmarking of clinical data operations and identify opportunities to adopt leading industry practices. Establish, maintain, and oversee clinical data management guidelines, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practices and regulatory expectations. Lead the evaluation and implementation of new systems, technologies, standards, and processes designed to improve data capture, management, quality, and operational efficiency. Recruit, train, motivate, and develop clinical data management professionals, fostering strong technical expertise and high performance. Conduct performance reviews and oversee staff development, training programs, and succession planning. Plan and control resources to support departmental and organizational goals while maintaining operational effectiveness. Provide strategic and technical leadership on high-profile clinical data management initiatives and complex projects. Champion continuous improvement and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen quality, and enhance client outcomes. Requirements Master’s degree in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related discipline; equivalent experience and demonstrated expertise may be considered. At least 15 years of experience in Clinical Data Management , including a minimum of 3 years of people or line management experience . Comprehensive knowledge of systems, processes, and operations used to collect, store, process, and perform QC/QA on clinical data. Strong understanding of international clinical data standards and regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 11 and ICH guidelines . Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Clinical Data Management. Strong people leadership capabilities, with proven experience managing teams and collaborating effec