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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Management Leadership: Direct the development and maintenance of clinical trial databases for pharmaceutical and biologic compounds.
• Data Integrity & Quality: Design and execute comprehensive edit checks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Collaborate to resolve complex data discrepancies and ensure clean datasets.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop Data Validation Plan; partner with study teams to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and communicate findings with investigator sites.
• Process Innovation: Lead the implementation of paperless studies using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and contribute to process optimization while reinforcing change management principles.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with clinical researchers, project managers, statisticians, and other stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Operational Excellence:
•  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.

Job Requirements:

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in 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).

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The application window for this job will remain open until at least 10/21/2025. However, if this date has passed and this role is still posted, please note we are still accepting applications.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range

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

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