Manager, Data Management & Data Quality

Are you a clinical data manager who wants work on studies end-to-end? This role is part of IND’s Data & Technology function within the Data Management & Data Quality team, where managers play complementary roles, either leading clinical data management or driving data quality and operational scale.This position focuses on full ownership of clinical study data, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and inspection-ready datasets from study start through database lock and delivery. Acting as the primary data lead for assigned studies, this role partners closely with sponsors and internal teams to translate protocols into execution and deliver reliable, high-integrity data.Candidates with experience in academic research centers, nonprofit institutes, or smaller clinical research environments will find this role especially aligned with their background and strengths.Who We Are We are The Institute for Neurodgenerative Disorders (IND), founded in 2000, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute based in New Haven, CT. We are committed to advancing research, diagnosis, and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. We’re proud to be part of the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), a landmark program launched in 2010 in collaboration with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. PPMI has achieved unprecedented growth, expanding to over 50+ global clinical sites with 4000+ participants. Learn more about us: https://www.indd.org/You’ll Love This Role If You’re Looking To … Work hands-on across the full data lifecycle from sponsor requirements through database lock and final delivery Make a direct impact on early-phase clinical research in neurodegenerative diseaseHelp shape and evolve a growing data management function Collaborative in a mission-driven environment ResponsibilitiesHands-on execution of end-to-end clinical data management activities for observational and therapeutic studies, primarily imaging-based.Work directly with sponsors to gather, document, and clarify study-specific data requirements.Translate protocol and sponsor requirements into executable database designs, technical specifications, and documentation.Build, test, and maintain study databases using in-house and contracted EDC platforms.Help develop and maintain study-level documentation including Data Management Plans (DMPs) and Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs).Perform ongoing data quality monitoring, discrepancy identification, and query resolution.Communicate with internal teams, external cores, and collaborators to ensure high-quality and consistent data delivery.Support study workflows, including reconciliation of data across multiple sources.Ensure data management activities and data systems comply with ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR (as applicable), and FDA/EMA expectations.Lead final data cleaning, database lock preparation, and delivery of inspection-ready datasets.Contribute to the development and refinement of IND data management procedures, workflows, templates, and standards.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in life sciences, data science, mathematics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.7+ years of clinical data management experience in regulated clinical research environments.21 CRF Part 11 Computer System Validation ExperienceDemonstrated hands-on experience across the full clinical data management lifecycle.Experience with REDCap, Dacima, or comparable electronic data capture (EDC) systems.Experience with imaging-based clinical studies or complex clinical data types strongly preferred.Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements related to clinical data.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.Applicants must located in the United StatesAt this time, we are unable to provide vias sponsorship for this position. Flexibility for occasional travel (