Director, Clinical Data Project Management
Veranex
Administration
Raleigh, NC, USA · Remote
About this Role
Veranex has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Director of Clinical Data Project Management. In this role, you will contribute to improving lives globally through medical technology innovation. This is a high-impact, hybrid leadership role responsible for both overseeing a team of clinical data project managers and directly executing clinical data management activities for medical device studies. You will provide strategic leadership, ensure high-quality and timely delivery of project outcomes, and serve as a key partner to clients and senior leadership.
The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of people leadership, operational excellence, and hands-on expertise in clinical data management within medical device studies.
What You Will Do
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day oversight of clinical data project managers and their assigned studies
- Serve as a hands-on contributor, directly supporting and/or leading clinical data management activities for key medical device studies
- Manage study budgets and ensure projects are executed in alignment with scope, timelines, and quality expectations
- Lead complex, enterprise-level initiatives that address critical business needs and drive operational improvements
- Build and maintain strong client relationships at both the project and executive levels to support retention and growth opportunities
- Partner with senior leadership to provide insights on project performance, financial implications, and strategic decision-making
- Utilize pipeline data and study forecasts to inform resource planning, staffing strategies, and hiring needs
- Develop, coach, and manage team members to ensure performance meets or exceeds business and individual objectives
- Oversee preparation of project status updates, risk escalations, and executive-level communications
- Contribute to proposal development, including scope, budget, and resource planning
- Participate in bid defenses and support business development activities
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in life sciences or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience, including 3–5 years of direct people management experience; OR Master’s degree with 7–11 years of relevant experience, including 3–5 years of direct people management
- Demonstrated experience managing and executing clinical data activities for medical device studies (required)
- Advanced knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle
- Strong understanding of medical device regulatory and compliance requirements
- Deep knowledge of clinical data management processes and cross-functional collaboration
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive accountability
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and clients
- Ability to balance strategic leadership responsibilities with hands-on execution