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INTRODUCTION
PTC Therapeutics is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company. For over 25 years our team has been deeply committed to a unified purpose: Extending life’s moments for children and adults living with a rare disease.
At PTC, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Candidates local to the Warren, NJ area are strongly preferred for our flexible hybrid work model. We welcome applicants who are open to relocating to the area.
The Associate Director, Clinical Data Management is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of data management activities to ensure accuracy and consistency of clinical databases for subsequent analysis and reporting. This position has a leadership role to proactively develop plans for the utilization of EDC system processes and other clinical data applications that allow for internal control of clinical databases. This position will assist in defining Sponsor processes and procedures for maintaining clinical data and the associated QA/QC Documentation.
She/He may have supervisory responsibilities for both internal staff and external consultants. They may also manage direct reports and work cross-functionally with various internal departments and external resources on Data Management related issues.
The Associate Director, Clinical Data Management, supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary duties/responsibilities:
- Ensure the data collected meets the requirements of the study objective and company quality standards.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategic vision for data management (DM) group.
- Collaborate with CROs to prepare and ensure proper execution of data management plans and manage data management projects from beginning to end.
- Work closely with Clinical Operations group, biostatisticians, SAS programmers and other staff as appropriate to design and develop data collection instruments (e.g., eCRF's) to ensure the required information is captured for statistical analysis.
- Oversee coding review for adverse events, medical history and concomitant medications and coordinate medical monitor review and approval of medical coding.
- Lead data management activities, clinical database cleaning in EDC, data reconciliation with external vendor data, SAE reconciliation and lock activities.
- Lead development of data management plans, data review plans, supervise database development, and reviewing and processing of clinical trial data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of clinical trials data.
- Prepare and distribute or facilitate distribution of periodic reports of study status including, case report form (CRF) completion status, missing pages, query aging, clean patient tracker (CPT), etc.
- Participate in cross functional team meetings, as requested, and communicate with all departments regarding project statuses/issues, provide ongoing feedback on data management workflows to increase efficiency and provide feedback to CRAs.
- Lead interactions with outside vendors (e.g., clinical laboratories) on collection, transmittal, and transfer of study specific data.
- Develop and update SOP's and other documents associated with the data collection, handling, and review processes, e.g., Working Instructions (WI), Best Practices Documents (BPD) to meet regulatory compliance and operational needs.
- Participate in clinical review and validation of statistical outputs used in the preparation of final reports.
- Mentor clinical team members by resolving problems and providing DM guidance.
- Manage multiple and varied tasks, prioritize workload with attention to detail.
- Understand the legal and compliance environment and drive collaboration with the Legal and Compliance team.
- Drive the spirit of “ONE Team” across all functions by supporting a team approach to focus on our patients and customers as our top priorities.
- Lead the completion of data management activities to meet project timelines and communicate status to respective team members.
- Contribute to the development of outsourcing strategies and relationships with outsourcing partner and may play a role in identification of quality DM partners including coordinating the review and approval of the Master Services Agreement.
- May manage, coach, and mentor direct reports.
- Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in science or related field (such as healthcare) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or Regulatory Agency with an emphasis on building data collection and assimilation solutions.
- Experience in second-line management and functional leadership.
- Previous leadership of vendor management experience using Interactive Web Response System (IWRS), Imaging, Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) and other database technologies.
- Highly detail oriented while maintaining work efficiency, able to prioritize activities across various projects at different study stages.
- Knowledge of industry standards, such as the ICH guidelines, CDASH, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA guidelines.
- Understanding of drug development process and data operations required for the reporting of clinical trial data (e.g., data review, study reports, regulatory submissions, safety updates, etc.).
- Strong verbal and written communication, decision-making, influencing, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Technical skills and experience using Medidata or relational databases (e.g., Oracle RDC, InForm, Veeva EDC) and data visualization tools (e.g., Spotfire, J-Review, Business Objects).
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Learning agility and ‘scalability’ to take on increasing responsibility.
- Excellent time management, flexibility, ability to coordinate workload and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
- Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES PREFERRED
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience with Medidata RAVE (EDC, R2DS/RBS, Architect).
- Experience with Medidata RAVE.
- Strong understanding and application of regulatory requirements and relevant data standards; CDISC knowledge and experience.
- Experience in PL/SQL, SAS, Java, C++ relational database design and database programming skills preferred.
Travel requirements
- 5-15%
Expected Base Salary Range
$163,800 - $206,200. The base salary offered will be contingent on assessment of candidate education level, background, and experience relative to the requirements of the position they are being considered for, as well as review of internal equity.
In addition to base salary, PTC employees are also eligible for short- and long-term incentives. All eligible employees may also enroll in PTC’s medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.
EEO Statement:
PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
INTRODUCTION
PTC Therapeutics is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company. For over 25 years our team has been deeply committed to a unified purpose: Extending life’s moments for children and adults living with a rare disease.
At PTC, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Candidates local to the Warren, NJ area are strongly preferred for our flexible hybrid work model. We welcome applicants who are open to relocating to the area.
The Associate Director, Clinical Data Management is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of data management activities to ensure accuracy and consistency of clinical databases for subsequent analysis and reporting. This position has a leadership role to proactively develop plans for the utilization of EDC system processes and other clinical data applications that allow for internal control of clinical databases. This position will assist in defining Sponsor processes and procedures for maintaining clinical data and the associated QA/QC Documentation.
She/He may have supervisory responsibilities for both internal staff and external consultants. They may also manage direct reports and work cross-functionally with various internal departments and external resources on Data Management related issues.
The Associate Director, Clinical Data Management, supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary duties/responsibilities:
- Ensure the data collected meets the requirements of the study objective and company quality standards.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategic vision for data management (DM) group.
- Collaborate with CROs to prepare and ensure proper execution of data management plans and manage data management projects from beginning to end.
- Work closely with Clinical Operations group, biostatisticians, SAS programmers and other staff as appropriate to design and develop data collection instruments (e.g., eCRF's) to ensure the required information is captured for statistical analysis.
- Oversee coding review for adverse events, medical history and concomitant medications and coordinate medical monitor review and approval of medical coding.
- Lead data management activities, clinical database cleaning in EDC, data reconciliation with external vendor data, SAE reconciliation and lock activities.
- Lead development of data management plans, data review plans, supervise database development, and reviewing and processing of clinical trial data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of clinical trials data.
- Prepare and distribute or facilitate distribution of periodic reports of study status including, case report form (CRF) completion status, missing pages, query aging, clean patient tracker (CPT), etc.
- Participate in cross functional team meetings, as requested, and communicate with all departments regarding project statuses/issues, provide ongoing feedback on data management workflows to increase efficiency and provide feedback to CRAs.
- Lead interactions with outside vendors (e.g., clinical laboratories) on collection, transmittal, and transfer of study specific data.
- Develop and update SOP's and other documents associated with the data collection, handling, and review processes, e.g., Working Instructions (WI), Best Practices Documents (BPD) to meet regulatory compliance and operational needs.
- Participate in clinical review and validation of statistical outputs used in the preparation of final reports.
- Mentor clinical team members by resolving problems and providing DM guidance.
- Manage multiple and varied tasks, prioritize workload with attention to detail.
- Understand the legal and compliance environment and drive collaboration with the Legal and Compliance team.
- Drive the spirit of “ONE Team” across all functions by supporting a team approach to focus on our patients and customers as our top priorities.
- Lead the completion of data management activities to meet project timelines and communicate status to respective team members.
- Contribute to the development of outsourcing strategies and relationships with outsourcing partner and may play a role in identification of quality DM partners including coordinating the review and approval of the Master Services Agreement.
- May manage, coach, and mentor direct reports.
- Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in science or related field (such as healthcare) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or Regulatory Agency with an emphasis on building data collection and assimilation solutions.
- Experience in second-line management and functional leadership.
- Previous leadership of vendor management experience using Interactive Web Response System (IWRS), Imaging, Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) and other database technologies.
- Highly detail oriented while maintaining work efficiency, able to prioritize activities across various projects at different study stages.
- Knowledge of industry standards, such as the ICH guidelines, CDASH, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA guidelines.
- Understanding of drug development process and data operations required for the reporting of clinical trial data (e.g., data review, study reports, regulatory submissions, safety updates, etc.).
- Strong verbal and written communication, decision-making, influencing, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Technical skills and experience using Medidata or relational databases (e.g., Oracle RDC, InForm, Veeva EDC) and data visualization tools (e.g., Spotfire, J-Review, Business Objects).
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Learning agility and ‘scalability’ to take on increasing responsibility.
- Excellent time management, flexibility, ability to coordinate workload and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
- Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES PREFERRED
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience with Medidata RAVE (EDC, R2DS/RBS, Architect).
- Experience with Medidata RAVE.
- Strong understanding and application of regulatory requirements and relevant data standards; CDISC knowledge and experience.
- Experience in PL/SQL, SAS, Java, C++ relational database design and database programming skills preferred.
Travel requirements
- 5-15%
Expected Base Salary Range
$163,800 - $206,200. The base salary offered will be contingent on assessment of candidate education level, background, and experience relative to the requirements of the position they are being considered for, as well as review of internal equity.
In addition to base salary, PTC employees are also eligible for short- and long-term incentives. All eligible employees may also enroll in PTC’s medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.
EEO Statement:
PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Celgene Corporation3
- Revolution Medicines3
- PTC Therapeutics2
- Regeneron2
- Beam Therapeutics1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
- Science & Research3
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate director clinical data management jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, statistics, or a related field
- Minimum seven to ten years of clinical data management experience in pharma or biotech
- Hands-on experience with EDC systems such as Medidata Rave, Oracle InForm, or Veeva Vault
- Proficiency in CDISC standards including CDASH, SDTM, and ADaM
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring clinical data management teams
- Knowledge of ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice guidelines and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Tips for Your Associate Director Clinical Data Management Job Search
Quantify your data management wins
Hiring managers at this level want to see scale and impact. Cite the number of studies you oversaw simultaneously, the size of teams you led, and how your process improvements reduced database lock timelines or query resolution rates.
Highlight CDISC and 21 CFR Part 11 fluency
Most job postings at this level explicitly require CDASH, SDTM, and ADaM expertise alongside regulatory compliance knowledge. If your resume buries these under a generic skills section, move them to a prominent summary line so they clear applicant tracking systems immediately.
Target postings by phase and therapeutic area
Oncology, rare disease, and late-phase trials each have distinct data management complexity. Filter openings by the therapeutic area where your strongest study experience sits so your application speaks directly to the complexity the team is already managing.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate director clinical data management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical panel interview
Expect a multi-round process where at least one session includes clinical data managers or bioinformatics leads who will probe your EDC platform choices, your SAS or R validation practices, and how you handle protocol amendments mid-study. Prepare concrete examples for each area.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
At the associate director level, the breadth of your portfolio, access to cross-functional leadership, and whether you own vendor oversight or just execution all shape your trajectory. Clarify those boundaries during the offer stage before accepting.
Associate Director Clinical Data Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate director clinical data managements?
The companies hiring the most associate director clinical data managements right now include Celgene Corporation, Revolution Medicines, and PTC Therapeutics, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large CROs and mid-size biopharmaceutical companies tend to post the highest volume of roles at this level.
How many associate director clinical data management jobs are remote?
About 22% of associate director clinical data management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the function's historically strong remote infrastructure. Roles focused on data standards oversight, vendor management, and regulatory submission support tend to be the most amenable to fully remote arrangements compared to site-facing or hands-on EDC build positions.
How do you become an associate director clinical data management?
You typically progress into this role by first building several years of hands-on experience as a clinical data manager or senior clinical data manager, then moving into a lead or principal role where you manage cross-functional study teams. Deepening your expertise in CDISC standards, EDC platforms, and regulatory compliance, combined with demonstrated team leadership, positions you for the associate director step.
Can you get hired as an associate director clinical data management without direct leadership experience?
Most employers expect at least some formal or informal team leadership before hiring at the associate director level, but relevant depth can compensate for limited direct reports. Candidates who have led cross-functional study teams, served as a subject matter expert on CDISC implementation projects, or managed external data vendors often compete effectively even without a traditional management title on their resume.
What does the associate director clinical data management interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on background and level fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation about leadership philosophy and therapeutic area experience. A technical panel with clinical data managers or biostatistics colleagues then probes EDC choices, CDISC implementation decisions, and regulatory compliance scenarios. A final round with senior leadership or cross-functional stakeholders usually closes the process.
Where can I find and apply to associate director clinical data management jobs?
You can find and apply to associate director clinical data management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target therapeutic area, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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