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Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 334645
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $103,600.00 – $172,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Manager, Reporting & Analytics provides reliable performance information and decision support for the Safety and Security team. The role establishes reporting priorities, translates business objectives into reporting plans and capabilities, and ensures the quality, availability, and effectiveness of reporting solutions. The position partners with business and cross-functional leaders to improve reporting capabilities, develop team members, and implement reporting improvements that support department objectives.
You will be located at our corporate HQ in Lake Forest, IL 3 days per week in office.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
You Will
- Manage the Safety & Security reporting portfolio and delivery process, establishing priorities and service expectations that support functional and business needs.
- Forecast future Safety & Security data and reporting needs and define data requirements to support evolving programs, metrics, regulatory requirements, and business priorities; ensure necessary data structures and sources are available to support reporting and analytics.
- Prioritize stakeholder reporting and analytics needs, translating Safety & Security objectives and business requirements into reporting priorities and managing delivery commitments.
- Own the quality and reliability of Safety & Security reporting and metrics, including data validation, metric performance, and resolution of reporting or data issues.
- Translate Safety & Security data into actionable insights that help leaders understand performance, identify trends and emerging risks, and inform business and operational decisions.
- Lead reporting and analytics process improvements, including automation and self-service capabilities that improve access to Safety & Security information and reduce manual reporting.
- Establish and maintain Safety & Security reporting practices, standards, definitions, and documentation to promote consistent metrics, reliable reporting, and sustainable reporting processes.
You Have
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 5+ years of experience managing reporting portfolios, priorities, delivery processes, and reporting solutions. required
- Experience managing reporting quality, performance measures, reporting issues, and portfolio-level reporting practices.
- Experience prioritizing stakeholder demand, setting reporting priorities, and managing reporting commitments for a business area.
- Experience managing reporting process improvement, automation, self-service, and reporting governance activities.
- Experience managing reporting team members, establishing priorities, developing talent, and managing team performance.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 334645
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $103,600.00 – $172,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Manager, Reporting & Analytics provides reliable performance information and decision support for the Safety and Security team. The role establishes reporting priorities, translates business objectives into reporting plans and capabilities, and ensures the quality, availability, and effectiveness of reporting solutions. The position partners with business and cross-functional leaders to improve reporting capabilities, develop team members, and implement reporting improvements that support department objectives.
You will be located at our corporate HQ in Lake Forest, IL 3 days per week in office.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
You Will
- Manage the Safety & Security reporting portfolio and delivery process, establishing priorities and service expectations that support functional and business needs.
- Forecast future Safety & Security data and reporting needs and define data requirements to support evolving programs, metrics, regulatory requirements, and business priorities; ensure necessary data structures and sources are available to support reporting and analytics.
- Prioritize stakeholder reporting and analytics needs, translating Safety & Security objectives and business requirements into reporting priorities and managing delivery commitments.
- Own the quality and reliability of Safety & Security reporting and metrics, including data validation, metric performance, and resolution of reporting or data issues.
- Translate Safety & Security data into actionable insights that help leaders understand performance, identify trends and emerging risks, and inform business and operational decisions.
- Lead reporting and analytics process improvements, including automation and self-service capabilities that improve access to Safety & Security information and reduce manual reporting.
- Establish and maintain Safety & Security reporting practices, standards, definitions, and documentation to promote consistent metrics, reliable reporting, and sustainable reporting processes.
You Have
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 5+ years of experience managing reporting portfolios, priorities, delivery processes, and reporting solutions. required
- Experience managing reporting quality, performance measures, reporting issues, and portfolio-level reporting practices.
- Experience prioritizing stakeholder demand, setting reporting priorities, and managing reporting commitments for a business area.
- Experience managing reporting process improvement, automation, self-service, and reporting governance activities.
- Experience managing reporting team members, establishing priorities, developing talent, and managing team performance.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Technology & Software
- Retail
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior clinical data manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, statistics, or a related field
- Five or more years of clinical data management experience across multiple trial phases
- Proficiency with EDC systems such as Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, or Veeva Vault
- Hands-on experience authoring and executing Data Management Plans
- Working knowledge of CDISC standards including CDASH, SDTM, and ADaM
- Experience with regulatory submissions and FDA or EMA data compliance requirements
Tips for Your Senior Clinical Data Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to CDISC standards
Hiring managers scan for CDISC compliance experience before anything else. List specific CDASH, SDTM, and ADaM implementation work by study type and phase, not just familiarity. Generic 'data management experience' gets filtered out at the resume screen.
Highlight your DMP ownership experience
Senior roles almost always require you to author or own the Data Management Plan. If you've led DMP development from protocol review through database lock, call that out explicitly on your resume with the therapeutic area and phase of the trial.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior clinical data manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by therapeutic area depth
Oncology, rare disease, and CNS sponsors often require therapeutic-area-specific data management experience. Target openings where your trial history aligns closely with the sponsor's pipeline, since interviewers will probe protocol-level familiarity in technical screens.
Prepare to walk through a discrepancy resolution
Technical interviews for senior clinical data manager roles routinely include a scenario where you're shown a data listing with inconsistencies and asked to work through your resolution process. Practice narrating your query management and edit check logic out loud before your interview.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
At the senior level, the number of concurrent studies, vendor oversight responsibility, and whether you're managing junior CDMs significantly affects workload. Clarify these boundaries before accepting an offer, as they directly shape your day-to-day role.
Senior Clinical Data Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior clinical data managers?
The companies hiring the most senior clinical data managers right now include Amazon, AbbVie, and Veeva Systems, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. CROs and mid-size biotech sponsors tend to post the highest volume of senior-level openings relative to their overall headcount.
How many senior clinical data manager jobs are remote?
About 68% of senior clinical data manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in clinical operations. Data review, query management, and vendor oversight work tends to be the most remote-compatible, while roles tied to site-level data collection or hands-on EDC build work are more likely to require periodic on-site presence.
How do you become a senior clinical data manager?
Start with a degree in a life science, health informatics, or statistics field, then build your foundation in a clinical data coordinator or CDM role at a CRO or sponsor. Gain hands-on EDC system experience, work across multiple trial phases, earn CDISC certification, and take on DMP ownership and cross-functional lead responsibilities before moving into a senior title.
Can you get hired as a senior clinical data manager without direct senior-level experience?
Yes, if you've functioned in a lead capacity without the formal title. Employers weight demonstrated DMP authorship, independent query resolution, and vendor or CRO oversight over the specific title you held. Candidates who've led database lock activities or mentored junior staff on a trial often successfully transition into senior roles even without a senior CDM title on their resume.
What does the senior clinical data manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. A recruiter screen is typically followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on trial experience and EDC system depth. A technical interview then covers data review scenarios, edit check logic, or discrepancy resolution. Final rounds often include a cross-functional panel with clinical operations, biostatistics, or regulatory affairs stakeholders who assess your collaboration and communication style.
Where can I find and apply to senior clinical data manager jobs?
You can find and apply to senior clinical data manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience in trial phase, therapeutic area, and EDC platform, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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