.Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.Associate Director, Clinical Data ManagementLocation: Barcelona, SpainReports To: Senior Director, Clinical Data ManagementThis is what you will do:The Associate Director (AD) of Clinical Data Management (CDM) has experience managing staff and projects to deliver portfolio-wide data management services from a core team of clinical data management experts while supporting specialty services, such as medical coding, laboratory management, and risk-based quality management. This individual must have experience in a highly regulated environment and be prepared to present data and documentation in support of regulatory requirements for complete and accurate data. This individual may have several therapeutic areas within their accountabilities.You will be responsible for:The performance and productivity of one or more therapeutic areas in data management operations while supporting or leading senior leadership initiatives.Leading direct-line and vendor-associated performance management measured by quality outputs tracked by key performance indicators while ensuring staff uses good clinical practice, risk-based processes, pro-active management of data quality oversight, and strategy for budget and resourcing.Participating in and leading process improvements within data management and across functions, including process and system enhancements and adoption roll-out by authoring, reviewing, publishing, and reviewing policies and methods in standard operating procedures, work instructions, job aids, and other training documents.Developing transparent accounting and reporting expectations based on contract and operational guidelines for all business relationships, including providers of tasks and technology, from requests for proposals to service completion.Meeting with global regulatory agencies and mock auditors in quality, performance, and system audits and inspections and ensuring that inspections meet the department performance metrics due to pro-active compliance and quality measures.Developing a team of highly productive professionals who excel in data management operations and demonstrate a next-generation aptitude.You will need to have:A Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent.Experience in clinical data management of 7+ years with recent and relevant experience managing projects, including deliverables and resources