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PMTS, Inc
Database Manager
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A Clinical Data Manager manages data and information gathered for a clinical trial to study of medical treatments or drugs. Assists with developing tools used for data collection, manages all aspects of data collection and validation during a clinical trial, and oversees the closeout of a trial and transfer of data for statistical analysis.
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Job Overview Program Management and Technology Services, Inc. (PMTS) is seeking multiple Database Managers to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research and Development MRDC Office of Regulated Activities (ORA) at Fort Detrick, MD. This is a contingent position pending award of a federal GSA MAS task order with a target start date of August 1, 2026. The Database Manager oversees the administration, design, and operational integrity of clinical trial and regulatory information databases supporting the ORA program. This role provides technical leadership over Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), and related data platforms, ensuring that clinical data is captured, validated, and maintained in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, GCP, and CDISC standards. The Database Manager supervises a team of database administrators and coordinates closely with the Clinical Database Developer, Statistical Programmers, and Data Management staff. Responsibilities Manage day-to-day operations of clinical trial databases across the ORA portfolio, ensuring data integrity, availability, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance Supervise and mentor a team of database administrators; assign work, review deliverables, provide technical guidance, and support professional development Design, implement, and maintain database schemas, user access controls, and system administration functions for enterprise clinical data platforms Coordinate database releases, database locks, and unblinding activities in accordance with study protocols and Data Management Plans Oversee edit check programming, query management, data reconciliation, and data quality assessment activities Support integration of external data sources (safety data, laboratory data, PK/PD data, ePRO data) into clinical trial databases Ensure system administration and management functions comply with FDA electronic records requirements and applicable ORA standards Participate in Data Management Plan development, CRF design review, and database specification review Support inspection readiness activities including