• Set strategy, develop, lead, and oversee global data management department. • Develop and track metrics on productivity and quality, and create strategies and best practices. • Hire, supervise, and mentor data management leaders to effectively manage projects and staff. • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other departmental processes and procedures in accordance with guidelines and regulations to ensure quality deliverables. • Provide strategic input to business development activities, such as capabilities/bid defense presentations and Requests for Proposals (RFP’s). • Provide strategic input to technology for current and future state. • Develop study-specific bids that demonstrate an understanding of each client’s needs in a creative, innovative, efficient, and effective manner. • Oversee operational execution of data management activities within the scope of the contract. • Maintain an awareness of project issues and support teams as needed to maintain a positive relationship with clients. • Act as a point of escalation as needed. • Provide financial oversight for the Data Management department. • Develop and track metrics on productivity and quality, and create strategies and best practices. • Develop and oversee departmental staff (activities to include interviewing, terminations, promotions, training, personnel growth and retention plans, performance appraisals, goal setting, and salary adjustments). • Supervise and mentor reporting staff in tasks and activities to develop the team structure and enhance departmental and project performance. • Represent the department and company in a multi-disciplinary setting, including project team meetings, client meetings/presentations, bid defense meetings, and be on the podium at industry events. • Review and approve non-billable travel requests for the data management team and maintain department utilization. • Act as a data champion within the company.