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A Principal Clinical Data Standards Consultant is responsible for supporting the operational staff in the use of ADaM and the define.xml capture for statistical analysis within the Medidata standard.

Clinical Data Manager

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$125K - $175K/yr

Faeth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology company listed on Nasdaq that recently raised $200M ... Collaborate with biostatistics on data standards (e.g., CDISC/SDTM) and analysis datasets * Ensure ...

Clinical Data Manager

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$125K - $175K/yr

Faeth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology company listed on Nasdaq that recently raised $200M ... Collaborate with biostatistics on data standards (e.g., CDISC/SDTM) and analysis datasets * Ensure ...

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How much do clinical data standards jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical data standards in the United States is $38.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.33 and $38.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Clinical Data Standards position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Clinical Data Standards, you need a comprehensive understanding of clinical data management, regulatory requirements, and standards such as CDISC, supported by a relevant degree in life sciences, informatics, or a related field. Expertise with data standards tools (e.g., SAS, Pinnacle 21, Medidata Rave) and certifications like CDISC or SAS are often necessary. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure the accurate and compliant structure of clinical trial data, facilitating smooth regulatory submissions and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

What is a Clinical Data Standards job?

A Clinical Data Standards job involves developing, implementing, and maintaining standardized data structures, formats, and terminologies to ensure consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in clinical research. Professionals in this role work with CDISC standards (such as SDTM and ADaM), metadata management, and regulatory submission requirements. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data management, biostatistics, and regulatory affairs, to optimize data collection, analysis, and reporting. This role is essential for improving data quality, reducing redundancies, and ensuring seamless data integration across studies.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in Clinical Data Standards roles?

Professionals in Clinical Data Standards frequently encounter challenges such as keeping up with evolving industry standards, ensuring data consistency across complex global studies, and coordinating input from various stakeholders including clinical, regulatory, and IT teams. Managing data standardization for legacy datasets and adapting processes to meet the unique requirements of each clinical trial can also be demanding. However, these challenges offer excellent opportunities for continuous learning and skill development, making the role both dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy problem-solving. Most roles offer a collaborative environment where teamwork and cross-functional communication are essential to success.

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Associate Director - Data Standards (Hybrid)

Associate Director - Data Standards (Hybrid)

AbbVie

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

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About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Lead, manage and develop a group of data standards experts to develop, implement and maintain end-to-end data standards from data collection to regulatory submission. Govern change control, publication and communication of new and updated data standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Polices and procedures
  • Industry Standards - Maintains complete and in-depth understanding of all CDISC guidance documents and implementation guides as well as FDA guidance and regulation regarding electronic submission of data. Keeps abreast of industry trends in data mapping, data management, standards compliance methodologies, metadata management and data warehousing.
  • eCRF Design - Demonstrates extensive understanding of CDASH and SDTM standards and concepts. Able to critically review eCRF designs to ensure compatibility/conformance with CDASH/SDTM standards. Recognizes limitations if eCRF design and correct flaws proactively.
  • SDTM Conformance Mapping - Demonstrate extensive understanding of SDTM, Standard Terminology and common coding dictionaries. Reviews SDTM conformance mapping specifications and corrects flaws proactively. Provide input and CDISC expertise to cross-functional activities such as mapping of source data to SDTM.
  • CDISC Validation Tools - Demonstrates knowledge of rules for SDTM and the associated define.xml file or rules for ADaM and the associated define.xml file and able to appropriately interpret results from common validation tools. Executes validation tools and collaborates with other functions to resolve identified issues.
    Ensure any unresolved issues are appropriately documented (for example in the FDA's Data Reviewer's Guides)"
  • Metadata Repository - Responsible for managing libraries of CDISC-related metadata, terminology and related standards within the metadata repository. Provides governance oversight to Manager, Data Standards to ensure consistency in metadata.
  • Policies & Procedures - Assist in the development of data standards policies, procedures and practices.
  • Communication - Clearly communicates an understanding of clinical data standards concepts, clinical principles, and regulatory guidance and acts in accordance with those principles. Effectively presents data standards concepts and logical arguments to statistical programmers, statisticians, data scientists, clinical development and regulatory. Able to diplomatically and persuasively represent the interests of the Data Standards group in cross-functional initiatives.
  • Training & Mentoring - Be compliant with training requirements. Effectively mentor peers, Manager, Data Standards, Sr Data Standards Analysts and Data Standards Analysts with regard to data standards and functional operations. Train new Data Standards Analysts on process and systems related to the management and implementation of data standards.
  • CDISC involvement - Maintains external reputation of a clinical data standards expert. Ensures consolidated review comments from Data Standards group and Statistical Programming are provided for applicable CDISC standards released for public review. Submits at least one abstract per year for presentation at a CDISC Interchange.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors of Science
  • 12+ years of relevant clinical research experience (or 10+ years with a Masters)
  • Expert level of knowledge of at least 3 areas of clinical data standards, and high level of knowledge in at least one additional area. (Areas include CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, define.xml, controlled terminology and metadata management.)
  • Familiarity with other clinical data standards including BRIDG, ODM and SHARE
  • Experience in mapping and converting legacy data into SDTM domains for eCTD submissions. Minimum of two successful submissions of CDISC compliant data.
  • Knowledge of international regulations, requirements and guidance associated with clinical data standards and the preparation of data sets for regulatory submission.
  • Experience with metadata repository technology and its application in clinical data standards processes and experience with data standards governance
  • Experience in management of metadata to support efficient use of systems and processes

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013