Clinical Data Manager
About the role
ZS is seeking a Tech Project Delivery Manager to lead a high-velocity team focused on the future of Biometrics and Clinical Data. This role will be aligned with ZS R&D Excellence Practice Area supporting our Technology and Platform services across multiple clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead Strategic Delivery: Own the end-to-end SDLC for high-impact R&D technology programs, with a focus on Biometrics, Clinical Data Repositories (CDR), and Statistical Computing Environments (SCE).
- Build and Run a Specialized Squad: Recruit, coach, and manage a high-performing team of technologists. Drive day-to-day execution, skill development, and delivery rigor across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Bridge Strategy & Tech: Act as a hands-on liaison between senior stakeholders and engineering teams—translating clinical and business needs into executable roadmaps, detailed plans, and well-scoped technical solutions.
- Global Orchestration: Lead offshore-first delivery in a fast-paced, global model. Own execution cadence, risk management, and escalation, while ensuring compliance with GxP and client quality standards.
- Client Influence: Serve as a trusted delivery partner to clients—guiding them on clinical data strategy, platform modernization, and the technical implementation of future-ready biometrics solutions.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Proven Delivery Leadership: 10+ years of experience leading technology programs in a consulting environment, including direct ownership of scope, staffing, timelines, and delivery outcomes.
SDLC & Execution Depth: 8+ years leading teams through full SDLC, with demonstrated ability to manage delivery risk, architectural trade-offs, and evolving requirements.
R&D Literacy: 8+ years in Life Sciences R&D, with strong working knowledge of:
- Clinical Data Standards: CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, OMOP, FHIR, HL7
- Patient Data Systems: EDC, ePRO, Labs, CDMS
- Biometrics Platforms: Hands-on experience delivering CDR and/or SCE solutions
Executive Presence: Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage deeply with technical teams while credibly presenting senior client and internal leadership.
Qualifications
Experience in leading technology programs in a consulting environment.
Strong understanding of Clinical Data Standards, Patient Data Systems, and Biometrics Platforms.
Ability to translate clinical and business needs into executable roadmaps and detailed plans.
Effective communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage with technical teams and senior leadership.
Skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Leadership and team management skills.
Technical expertise in Biometrics and Clinical Data.
Benefits
Custom learning pathways to deepen both leadership capabilities and advanced R&D technology expertise.
Multiple growth paths across people leadership, complex program ownership, and cross-functional roles.
Opportunities to shape how leading life sciences organizations modernize biometrics and clinical data at scale.
Pay
Competitive compensation package.
Schedule
Hybrid working model with flexibility between remote and on-site work.
Travel is a requirement for client-facing ZSers, with business needs prioritizing travel opportunities.