Clinical data manager with 7 years at CROs supporting Phase II–III trials in oncology and immunology. Led data management for a 1,100-patient pivotal study that locked 3 weeks ahead of plan. Brings EDC builds, CDISC standards and tight cross-functional coordination with biostatistics and clinical teams.
Experience
Senior Clinical Data Manager, Meridian Clinical Research (Raleigh, NC)
Sep 2021 – Present
Lead data management for 4 global Phase II–III studies with up to 1,100 patients and 180 sites
Delivered database lock for a pivotal immunology study 3 weeks early by front-loading data review and query aging targets
Designed eCRFs, edit checks and data management plans in Medidata Rave aligned to CDASH
Cut open queries per patient from 4.2 to 1.6 with targeted site retraining and automated listings
Clinical Data Manager, Triangle BioSource CRO (Durham, NC)
Mar 2019 – Aug 2021
Managed MedDRA and WHODrug coding reconciliation and SAE reconciliation for 3 oncology trials
Built SAS listings that halved manual data review time
Wrote UAT scripts and tested 1,200 edit checks before study go-live
Clinical Data Associate, Triangle BioSource CRO (Durham, NC)
Jul 2017 – Feb 2019
Performed data cleaning and query management for 6 studies across therapeutic areas
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University (Aug 2013 – May 2017)
Skills
Data management: EDC build, edit checks, DMP, database lock, SAE reconciliation
Standards: CDISC CDASH and SDTM, MedDRA, WHODrug, 21 CFR Part 11
A strong Clinical Data Manager resume shows patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
Sections, in order
Summary
Licenses and certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Summary: Lead with your leadership scope and the business outcomes you are known for.
Skills to feature
Patient care
Clinical documentation
EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)
Infection control
Care coordination
Patient education
Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)
Triage
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality improvement
Example bullet points
Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score
Led a falls-prevention initiative that reduced unit falls by 40% over 12 months
Trained 14 new nurses on Epic workflows, shortening their orientation by two weeks
Tips from recruiters
Put licences and certifications (RN, BLS, ACLS) with their state or body near the top.
Name the setting and specialty for each role: unit type, patient population and bed count.
Use a clean single-column layout; hospital applicant systems parse them most reliably.
Recommended templates
Vital (ATS-friendly): Clean clinical layout with a credentials block
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Clinical Data Manager resume FAQ
What should a Clinical Data Manager resume include?
A Clinical Data Manager resume should show patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Licenses and certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
What is the best resume template for a Clinical Data Manager?
Vital, Classic and Modern work well for Clinical Data Manager roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Clinical Data Manager resume be?
Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Which skills should a Clinical Data Manager put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Clinical Data Manager roles are Patient care, Clinical documentation, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), Infection control, Care coordination and Patient education.
How do I write strong Clinical Data Manager resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as patients per shift, readmission rate and patient satisfaction. For example: "Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score."