{"id":1262775,"url":"https://alion.io/job/marea-tx-senior-director-data-management","title":"Senior Director, Data Management","company":{"id":3786159,"name":"Marea_tx","domain":"mareatx.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/mareatx","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Leadership","role_family":"Leadership","seniority":"head","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["South San Francisco, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":250000,"max":300000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":300000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"GCP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-10T18:49:28Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-10","last_verified_at":"2026-09-26T23:21:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"ABOUT THE COMPANY\nMarea Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco with a growing pipeline of first-in-class therapies to address genetically validated cardioendocrine disease targets. Our therapies have the potential to serve as transformative treatment options for significant patient populations living with cardioendocrine diseases. \nThe company’s lead program, MAR001, is being developed for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG), a condition characterized by very high triglyceride levels and elevated risk of acute pancreatitis. Preclinical models with MAR001 demonstrated reduction in triglycerides, remnant cholesterol and ectopic fat, and improved insulin sensitivity. MAR001 has demonstrated strong and a differentiated profile in patients and is approaching Phase 3 development. Our second clinical asset, MAR002, is a monoclonal antibody targeting excess growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the rare hormonal disorder, acromegaly. MAR002 has potential to become best-in-disease and is quickly progressing into Phase 2/3 clinical development. We also have a third asset that is swiftly advancing through research discovery, with DC nomination expected this year. \nAt Marea, we believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of leading by example. We are a tight-knit team that values the contributions of every member, from interns to senior leaders. Our environment is dynamic, with each day presenting new challenges and opportunities for growth. Every role is “Hands-On”, and the successful candidate will be able to work alongside team members, regardless of level, to understand challenges and drive results. \nABOUT THE ROLE\n Reporting to the Vice President, Biostatistics, the SD/ED of Clinical Data Management will lead the Clinical Data Management function and be responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, and regulatory-compliant clinical data across the company’s development programs. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical data management activities, with a particular focus on effective oversight of CROs and other external vendors.\nThe Senior Director, Clinical Data Management will establish fit-for-purpose data management processes, standards, and governance as the company advances its clinical programs through late-stage development and regulatory submission. The role will work closely with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Medical, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners to ensure clinical databases are designed and managed to support efficient study conduct, analysis, and regulatory submissions.\nThis is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and the ability to directly lead study-level data management activities when needed, including serving as the study Data Management Lead based on program priorities and resource needs.\nThis is a full-time, South San Francisco-based position with the expectation of working on-site at least three days per week.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nLead the Clinical Data Management function and provide strategic and operational direction across clinical development programs.\nProvide hands-on study-level data management support and serve as the Data Management Lead for individual studies when needed.\nOversee clinical data management activities throughout the study lifecycle, from study start-up through database lock and archival.\nProvide sponsor oversight of CROs and external data management vendors, ensuring quality, timelines, and deliverables meet company expectations.\nOversee the development and maintenance of eCRFs, clinical databases, Data Management Plans, edit checks, and data review processes.\nLead data cleaning, query management, medical coding, reconciliation, and database lock activities.\nOversee the integration and reconciliation of external data, including central laboratory, PK/PD, IRT, eCOA, imaging, and safety data.\nEstablish and maintain data management standards, SOPs, processes, templates, and best practices across studies and programs.\nPartner with Clinical Operations, Medical, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Pharmacovigilance, and other functions to ensure timely and high-quality clinical data.\nEnsure clinical data collection and management processes support CDISC standards, downstream statistical analyses, and regulatory submission requirements.\nEstablish data quality metrics and proactively identify and resolve data quality, operational, and timeline risks.\nEnsure clinical data management activities and documentation are compliant with GCP, applicable regulatory requirements, and inspection-ready.\nSupport regulatory submissions, regulatory authority responses, audits, and inspections related to clinical data.\nEvaluate and implement fit-for-purpose systems, tools, automation, and data review approaches to improve data quality and operational efficiency.\nBuild and develop the Clinical Data Management function, including resource planning, vendor strategy, and management and mentoring of internal staff and consultants\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in life sciences, health sciences, computer science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.\n15 + years of progressive clinical data management experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and/or CRO industry.\nSignificant experience leading data management activities for Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials, preferably in a sponsor environment.\nDemonstrated experience serving as a study Data Management Lead, with hands-on responsibility from study start-up through database lock.\nExperience leading or providing oversight of CROs and external data management vendors, including management of quality, timelines, and deliverables.\nStrong experience with EDC systems, preferably Medidata Rave, and with eCRF design, database development, edit checks, data cleaning, external data reconciliation, and database lock.\nStrong knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical data management standards and best practices.\nWorking knowledge of CDISC/SDTM and understanding of how clinical data collection and database design affect downstream statistical analyses and regulatory submissions.\nExperience with MedDRA and WHODrug coding and management of external data such as central laboratory, PK/PD, eCOA, IRT, and safety data.\nExperience supporting late-stage development, regulatory submissions, audits, and regulatory inspections is highly desirable.\nDemonstrated ability to develop and implement data management SOPs, standards, processes, and governance.\nStrong leadership, vendor-management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a growing biotech environment.\nPAY RANGE\nThe salary range for this role is $250,000 - $300,000. Compensation and title will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the responsibilities of the position.\nWe do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. 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