Senior Data Team Lead
1 day ago
Dartford
Job Overview Manage and support team of Data Management professionals to efficiently produce databases that meet customer requirements. Essential Functions • Provide expert review and guidance for production of Data Management deliverables including CRF/e-CRF, database design and set-up, validation definition and programming, Data Management Plan and database deliverables to internal and external customers., • Provide technical advice and solutions with internal and external customers to solve problems and improve efficiency., • Ensure that staff is trained and compliant with current operating procedures and work instructions and project scope of work., • Identify and address professional development/training needs of staff. Mentor staff members to develop Data Management process, system, and drug development expertise., • Provide operational input into proposals and scope of work. Participate in proposal defenses., • Hold at least bi-monthly meetings with direct reports to discuss, at a minimum: project status, including timelines, delivery updates, financial aspects of the group or project, and potential risks, associated mitigation and support required; status of any initiatives that they may be involved in; the team's utilization rates; the direct report's training and other administrative obligations, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and corporate training mandates; personnel issues; and career or training objectives., • Develop and implement plans for measuring and improving employee engagement, ensuring global consistency., • Collaborate with project leads to address work scheduling for current and projected projects, staffing needs, technological needs, and projected peak workloads, ensuring global consistency, where possible., • Develop and manage associated action plans to hold members accountable., • Efficiently conveying messages from leadership to direct reports and teams, as well as effectively communicating issues and opportunities up to leadership., • Might be needed to serve as the designated substitute or alternatively ensure coverage is in place for direct reports during their absence or in case of turnover., • Attend and participate in Bid Defenses, Kick off Meetings (KOM), as applicable. Support Request for Information (RFI), Request for Pricing (RFP), and budgets, as requested., • Bachelor's Degree Clinical, biological or mathematical sciences or related field, or nursing qualification Req, • 7 years of relevant work experience including people management. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience., • Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems., • Solid understanding of clinical drug development process and production of Data Management deliverables, • Proven Staff management skills, strong leadership, motivational and influencing skills., • Strong organizational skills, metrics calculations, and time management skills., • Strong verbal/written communication skills., • Ability to work on multiple projects and manage competing priorities effectively, • Effective mentoring and developed coaching skills., • Ability to achieve results through proactive communication and facilitation in a matrix service delivery environment with shared accountabilities., • Sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills., • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients, • Ability to follow instructions/guidelines, utilize initiative and work independently., • Understanding on basic Project Finance (EAC, forecasting, burn-rate monitoring and recognizing & pursuing OOS where appropriate), • Ability to drive business and financial results – short and long term., • Ability to proactively evaluate risks and potential issues and seek solutions and discuss appropriately with direct reports, colleagues, and customers.
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