Job Title: Data Management Director

Reporting to (Line Manager): Rob Baker, Chief Operating Officer

Working Pattern: Full-Time working 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Temporary for a period of 15 months to cover a period of maternity leave

Work Location: Hybrid (note that the current expectation for office-based employees is a minimum of 2 days in the Bottisham office per week)

About Us:

We are a talented global team of around 70 people, based in the UK, Canada and USA. Backed by over 30 years of scientific discovery and validation, Cambridge Cognition offers the end-to-end platform for CNS clinical trials. Our technologies are reliable in-clinic or at home for an improved patient experience and accelerated drug development.

We aim to improve the health of people worldwide with innovative assessments and digital biomarkers that provide researchers with precise measures of patients’ symptoms. We lead in CNS research and are broadening our impact across therapeutic areas.

Are you interested in working for a company whose main goal is to make a difference to the health of current and future generations, through the knowledge and experience of our passionate team?

Role Summary:

We are seeking a technically minded data management leader to provide maternity leave cover. The Data Management Director will lead and oversee the data management activities across our clinical trial data management services and data pipelines. Acting as the primary point of contact for data management and statistical consultancy services, this lead role will work cross-functionally to ensure delivery of data management services to regulatory compliance and deliver data strategy.

What you 'll be doing:

As the Data Management Director at Cambridge Cognition, your role will cover the following tasks and responsibilities:

Delivery

• Lead the Data Management/Data Science functions
• Oversee budget and resource allocation for Data Management/Data Science functions
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding data management activities
• Provide guidance to database design and regulatory compliance
• Ensure on time delivery of data management activities across the team, including Data Management Plan and Data Transfer Agreement development, Data Transfer delivery, Data Monitoring and Database lock.
• Be accountable and oversee all statistical consultancy services delivered
• Manage external stakeholders and partnerships
• Engage in high-level business development
• Develop and implement policies for standardising data management / data science practices

Communication & Leadership

• Shape and execute strategic vision for data functions
• Engage in high-level strategic discussions and company direction
• Foster a positive and productive environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth
• Actively seek out opportunities to expand the company’s client base and business partnerships
• Train and mentor junior data management/data science team members on best practices, tools and compliance standards

What we need from you:

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Relevant Postgraduate degree (e.g. Masters, Post-honours Degree)

Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven ability to consistently deliver successful projects
• Experience in driving significant process improvements
• Understanding of broader market and clinical research landscape
• Engaged in ongoing professional development

Technical Experience:

• Experience with Python and/or Databricks and Apache Spark (Pyspark or Park SQL) for development of data pipelines
• Proficiency with data processing and transformation tools and frame works (ETL/ELTs, Apache Kafka etc)
• Solid understanding of cloud environments
• Experience in SQL

Aptitude:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and project management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA guidance, 21 CRF Part 11)
• An analytical mindset with problem solving skills
• Commitment to exceptional quality

Desirable:

• Experience in CDISC Standards (SDTM, ADaM)
• Experience in Clinical Research
• Familiarity with GCP, ICH guidelines and clinical trial regulations
• Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
• Familiarity with Amazon Webservices serverless implementation
• Leadership experience in training and mentoring junior data managers

What we can do for you:

• Be part of a friendly team that are driven to achieve commercial success and have a positive impact on global health
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid Working- 2/3 days a week at our office in Bottisham, just outside Cambridge; and the rest of the week can be worked at home,
• 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (including 3 days for Christmas break) with a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Generous pension with up to 6.5% company contribution, (minimum 2.5% Employee Contribution)
• Life assurance 2x base salary
• Private Health Insurance - Bupa Insurance, Simply Health Cashback Scheme
• Employee assistance programme including 24/7 virtual GP
• Discretionary share options - a % of base salary, with nominal exercise price and vesting over 3 years (subject to board approval)

We’re not currently able to sponsor employees. This means we’re unable to consider applications from candidates who are not eligible to work in the country our roles are based.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work in a hybrid setting of 2-3 days in our Bottisham, Cambridge office?
• Will you require sponsorship in future?
• To ensure that our expectations are aligned, please could you confirm what are your salary expectations?
• As this is a maternity cover role, we would like to ensure there is an appropriate level of handover. Are you available to start on or before 01/06/2025?
• Please briefly summarise your experience in relation to this role

Education:

• Master’s (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge CB25 9TU

Expected start date: 12/05/2025