Head of Data Standards & CRF Design (all genders)

EMD Group · Mazowieckie, PL

Posted Jul 15, 2026

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we!

Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet.

That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. This role can be done in a hybrid working model, 3 days from the office in WarsawYour Role:In your role as Director, Clinical Data Standards and CRF Design, you will lead a global team accountable for clinical data standards, CRF design, metadata governance, and submission-ready data deliverables. You will own the operational implementation of standards across CRF, SDTM, and non-CRF domains, drive governance and version control in the metadata repository, and ensure high-quality study design, eDC CRF Design, and regulatory submission readiness fpr SDTM packages in outsourced studies.

You will partner across Clinical Development, Data Management, Biostatistics, Safety, Regulatory, IT, CROs, technology vendors, and industry forums to advance standards, inspection readiness, and digital innovation.This is a highly collaborative global role where your leadership directly impacts how fast we bring life-changing solutions to patients. You will find excellent opportunities to grow your career as you lead change and champion clinical data innovation across the organization. Who You Are:<ul><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must have: Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or an equivalent scientific or technical discipline. </li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must have: 10–15+ years of progressive experience in clinical data standards within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environment, including progression into senior leadership roles.</li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must have: At least 5 years of experience leading and developing global, multidisciplinary teams responsible for data standards definition, implementation, and cross-functional integration.</li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must have: Deep expertise in CDISC standards and submission-related deliverables, including CDASH, SDTM, Define.xml, aCRF, SDRG, and inspection-ready metadata governance</li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must have: Proven experience in CRF design, eDC study build standards, metadata repository lifecycle management, study metadata, external data standards, and regulatory submission readiness. </li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must have: Strong track record in governance, quality oversight, risk management, vendor/CRO partnership, and cross-functional decision-making in a regulated clinical development environment.</li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Preferred: Experience with emerging standards and technologies such as Dataset-JSON, SDTM v3.0, CDISC Open Rules, ICH M11, HL7 FHIR-to-CDISC interoperability, and AI-enabled metadata or protocol-to-CRF automation. </li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Preferred: Strong executive communication, stakeholder influence, change leadership, and ability to represent the function in external standards or industry forums.</li></ul> YOUR MAIN BENEFITS:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" type="disc"><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health and well-being: Get access to private medical care, life insurance, and sports card, receive prepaid lunch card </li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work-Life balance: Enjoy additional paid days off, flexible working hours.</li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Learning and Development: Take advantage of co-financing for language courses, trainings, and certifications as well as other development opportunities</li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee support and engagement: Benefit from Employee Assistance Program and join employee engagement groups for support and connection.</li></ul> Information on how we process your personal data for recruitment purposes, you can find on the registration form in our Recruitment Portal. What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.

Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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