Data Manager, Clinical Research - 252252 (San Diego)

Job Title: Data Core Manager - Clinical Research Location: Onsite - San Diego, CA Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: $40 - $50/hour Position Overview: An oncology research site is seeking a highly organized and people-focused Data Core Manager to lead a team of data coordinators supporting complex oncology clinical trials. This individual will play a critical role in overseeing day-to-day data operations, ensuring high-quality data management practices, and serving as a central point of collaboration across clinical research teams. This role is heavily focused on team leadership and cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and skilled at navigating diverse personalities while maintaining a high standard of operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Provide direct oversight and leadership to a team of data coordinators, including training, mentorship, workload distribution, and performance management Serve as the primary resource for data-related questions, troubleshooting issues and ensuring timely resolution across studies Collaborate closely with study coordinators, project managers, investigators, sponsors, and clinical research associates (monitors) Oversee data entry, validation, and quality control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements Partner with internal teams to support study start-up, conduct, and closeout activities from a data perspective Coordinate with sponsors and monitors during site visits, audits, and ongoing study communications Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices to enhance data workflow efficiency and team productivity Balance and allocate workload across the data team to support a high-volume, complex clinical trial portfolio Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of clinical research experience, preferably within an academic or high-volume research setting Prior experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) or in a similar site-based role strongly preferred Hands-on data entry and data management experience within clinical trials Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring staff; prior people management experience preferred (lead-level candidates will also be considered) Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, including working with sponsors and monitors Experience in oncology clinical research is a plus, but not required Proven ability to problem-solve and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience working directly with physicians and cross-functional clinical teams Key Competencies: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues independently Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple studies and team priorities simultaneously Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development and support