Associate Director, Data Management Science
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
,
Data Management Science
Job Title:
Associate Director
,
Data Management Science
Department / Cost Center:
Data Management Science
/
cc
256
Reports to (Job Title):
Director,
Data Management Science
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Location:
Preferable
London, UK
or
San Rafael, CA, US
(Remote / Flexible allowed dependent on candidate)
Date Prepared:
AUG-2025
Full-Time
Part-Time
Regular
Temporary
Exempt
Non-Exempt
OVERVIEW:
Data Science, Data Management Science (DMS)
BioMarin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating, and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin aims to improve life and health outcomes for people with rare diseases by advocating the use of innovative BioMarin therapeutics, advancing the standard of care, and providing personalized support and services globally.
BioMarin Data Science
is responsible for designing, capturing, analyzing, and presenting data that can drive key decisions for Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and other business areas of BioMarin. With a quality-by-design culture, Data Science builds quality data that is fit-for-purpose to support statistically sound investigation of critical scientific questions. The Data Science team develops solid analytics that are visually relevant and impactful in supporting key data-driven decisions across BioMarin.
The Data Management Science
(DMS)
group contributes to Data Science by providing complete, correct, and consistent analyzable data at data, data structure and documentation levels following international standards and GCP. The
DMS
Operations sub-function is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of complete, correct, and consistently fit-for-purpose data sets for statistical analysis across all clinical development and post-approval programs. The team brings a focus on process improvement through innovation and the application of best practices to the oversight and execution of all program-related data management activities such as: protocol review, Case Report Form (eCRF) development, Data Management Plan development, Data Validation Plan development, requirement specifications, reconciliations, and data quality validation activities.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The
DMS
Operations
Associate Director
role
is responsible for all for all study-related data management activities, including protocol review, eCRF development, Data Management Plan development, Data Validation Plan development, reconciliations, and the delivery of complete, correct, and consistently fit-for-purpose study data sets for statistical analysis.
The Associate Director may also act as
Process Improvement
/
Departmental Initiative Lead
, as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
DMS
Operations
Associate Director
may perform a range of the following responsibilities, depending upon the
studies’
complexity and
studies’
development stage:
Program Planning and Execution:
Complete all study Data Management activities and deliverables, including (but not limited to):
Ensure
Data Management
colleagues and
Data Science
colleagues are engaged in study startup activities by facilitating appropriate project management activities, such as kick off meetings, timelines, other relevant communications
Conduct protocol review and raise any data collection considerations affecting data quality, reliability, or suitability for statistical analysis
Define Case Report Form (eCRF) in concise, self-explanatory, and user-friendly format. Collaborate with study team colleagues to ensure eCRF completion guidelines/instruction are accurate
Develop and facilitate approval of Data Management Plan outlining key data management activities and deliverables
Collaborate with Clinical Programming and Data Quality Science and facilitate the completion of the Data Validation Plan
Collaborate with Clinical Programming and Database Development colleagues to ensure that database build occurs in accordance with specifications and timelines
Execute appropriate ongoing/periodic Data Validation activities in collaboration with Clinical Programming, including reviews of data listings, discrepancies, and the related follow-up on management of queries with investigators
Conduct the identification, investigation, and resolution and/or escalation of study and program data issues, as appropriate
Oversee and facilitate medical coding activities
Collaborate with Clinical Programming on the development and execution of data transfer specifications
Collaborate with Clinical Programming and BioMarin Pharmacovigilance (BPV) on SAE reconciliation activities
Complete pre-database lock or snapshot checklist activities and related Data Validation meetings with cross-functional stakeholder to approve the DB lock/snapshot go ahead
Develop and deliver regular updates to leadership on key program risks, issues, and milestones
Oversee Trial Master File update for all Data Management deliverables
Ensure compliance with Regulatory Guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH) across all study-related
DMS
activities
Cross-Functional Leadership
May represent Data Management as a member of the relevant study team (
e.g.,
clinical Study Execution Team (SET) or post-approval Medical Affairs Program Team (MAPT) or Study Team (MAST)
May lead a Data Working Group to investigate, diagnose, and resolve study data issues; lead the cross-functional review of data management deliverables: CRF, edits checks, DM
plan
May lead all data collection and management-focused meetings with cross-
f
unctional partners/stakeholders:
Data Science
colleagues,
GSO
,
GMAF,
CLS, BPV,
Translational Science,
Project Management, Compliance, and Regulatory
Participate in Data Analysis and Review Team (DART), when appropriate, to discuss Data Management deliverables and activities
Subject Matter Expertise
Participate in initiatives aimed at expanding
Data Science
and Data Management capability in a designated area of expertise, such as
Automation and Artificial Intelligence,
CDISC/CDASH,
central labs,
local labs, ePro, imaging, RWE, etc. by building best practices in processes, tools, templates, or other guidance for the subject area
COMPETENCIES
Decision Making, Critical thinking and Problem Solving,
such as skill
in the ability to g
ather data and input, using multiple sources if applicable, to develop holistic understanding of problems and propose comprehensive solutions.
Influence, Cross-Functional Collaboration and Organizational Awareness,
by seeking
opportunities to interact with peers and stakeholders; builds a network of internal and external peers.
Agility and Proactivity,
by being able to demonstrate
resourcefulness to find, and resolve to be comprehensive in obtaining, information needed for complete and timely
close
out of tasks and deliverables.
Leadership,
such as skill in clearly communicating objectives, goals, and expectations to others
.
Emerging understanding of
study
team roles and responsibilities and how they contribute to overall priorities;
recognizes opportunities to improve study deliverables to support the organization
.
Communication,
including an ability
respond
promptly to stakeholders, peers, and management with clear and organized messages and ensures that important information is shared in a timely manner
.
Strategic Thinking and Planning,
such as an ability
to
focus on performance measurement to track progress toward objectives.
Operations
,
such as being able
to demonstrate
basic understanding of how programming supports study execution phases; ask questions and seeks guidance to clarify understanding and priorities.
Experienced with clinical data programming and able to review and evaluate clinical data. Communicates design/specs in an unambiguous manner and adjusts communication as per the context.
General
d
ata
m
anagement
s
cience
skills,
such as
the development of comprehensive data validation plans in accordance with standards/SOPs; consistently approaches data validation and data quality planning with a focus on process improvement. Understands the objectives/purpose of each drug development phase (I-IV) and the related key cross-functional deliverables. Demonstrates basic knowledge of relevant products(s), the disease/condition that the product(s) treat, mechanism of action, efficacy, safety profile, and development status. Familiar with key medical coding terms and reporting formats; able to review and identify potential issues based on coding.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
BioMarin offers comprehensive career development programming, including guidance, targeted training opportunities, and mentorship programming. A career development pathway
for
Data
Management
Science
has been defined and is available to employees of BioMarin.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
The
Associate Director
role
may manage 1 or more supporting consultants, in the context of completing study deliverables
and/or departmental initiatives
.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
PhD or MA degree preferred
;
or
BA/BS degree with a focus in data science, statistics, computer science, life science, or related scientific discipline
3
+ years of experience in clinical development, including technical experience within and outside of Data Management
Science
, with PhD;
or
5
+ years with MS;
or
8
+ years with BS
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / TRAVEL
The employee may frequently be required to sit and talk or listen.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
p
ounds.
Specific vision abilities by this job include
clo
se vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
.
EQUIPMENT
Computer work utilizing common business software programs and hardware solutions.
CONTACTS
This position will interact with a range of personnel across the
BioMarin
organization, including but not limited to other
Data Science
and
Data Management Science
personnel.
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- Location:
- London
- Salary:
- £200,000 +
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology
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