Senior Manager - Data Acquisition & Implementation
Who we are…
Nuvation Bio is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology by developing differentiated and novel therapeutic candidates. Our vision is to significantly change the practice of oncology by developing medicines that provide truly meaningful improvements in quality of life and survival for people with cancer.
What you’ll be doing
Nuvation Bio is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Manager, Data Acquisition & Implementation to support our enterprise data strategy and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role is essential in driving how internal and external data assets are sourced, integrated, governed, and made analytics-ready. You will lead third-party data partnerships, ensure compliance and quality across data onboarding processes, and partner with cross-functional teams to support R&D, Clinical, Commercial, and Regulatory functions.
This is an opportunity to join a growing biotech environment where data is central to innovation, insights, and impact.
You will be responsible for…
Assist in executing the data acquisition roadmap for sourcing internal and external datasets.
Lead third-party data agreements, including contract negotiation, usage rights, and compliance.
Organize and support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with data and technology vendors.
Catalogue and assist with technical details on contracts, NDAs, data sharing agreements, ensuring alignment with legal, business, and regulatory policies.
Oversee vendor audits, performance reviews, and data delivery SLAs.
Data Integration & Implementation
Oversee ingestion, validation, transformation, mapping, and integration of datasets into internal data platforms.
Define and implement ETL/ELT workflows, data schemas, metadata, and mappings to ensure data traceability and usability.
Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines.
Manage initiatives related to data cataloging, metadata management, and master/reference data alignment.
Data Governance & Quality
Execute data quality checklists and enforce data standards, metrics, and KPIs (completeness, consistency, timeliness, accuracy).
Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues; drive root cause analysis and remediation plans.
Maintain and enhance data governance policies, including access control, privacy (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR), and security compliance.
Ensure robust documentation of data assets, including data dictionaries, lineage, and source trust scores.
Align with cross functional partners on data quality checklist
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communicate project status, risks, timelines, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Define and improve internal processes for data acquisition and onboarding (intake, validation, deployment, maintenance).
Collaborate with Legal, R&D, Clinical, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to ensure data assets meet business needs.
Process Improvement & Strategic Enablement
Promote data management best practices across documentation, automation, and reusability.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning related to data acquisition and implementation projects.
What Knowledge & Experience you'll bring to us...
5–8 years of professional experience in Data Management, Data Strategy, Data Quality, or Analytics roles within biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
Proven experience managing third-party data vendors, contracts, and licensing agreements.
Strong understanding of data integration (ETL/ELT), data modeling, metadata, and cataloging practices.
Experience applying data quality frameworks and maintaining compliance with regulatory/privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
Proficiency in SQL and experience with data pipeline tools and platforms.
Strong communication, vendor negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Behavioral skills to be successful...
Problem-Solver - As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
Personable - You establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
Credible - Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, you quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
Emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a knack to figure out a way to build something better
Communication - Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. Maintains a consistent flow of information. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership - whether the task is in their role description. Holds yourself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand through seen and unforeseen circumstances with high quality and integrity.
Adaptability - Can manage in an environment of ambiguity. Embraces the change of a new system, process, technology, or idea in the organization. You could reassess priorities, alter goals and take risks.
What we have for you!
Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans
Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
401K with Company Matching
and much more!
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
Disclaimer
Nuvation Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Note to all external Recruiters & Staffing Agencies All of our open positions are managed by our Talent Acquisition department. Any resumes submitted through the website or directly by recruiters or staffing agencies in advance of an executed agreement with Nuvation Bio, Inc., will be considered unsolicited and the company will not be responsible for any related fees. Resumes sent directly to employees or hiring managers will also not be accepted as referrals.
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Senior Manager - Data Acquisition & Implementation
Who we are…
Nuvation Bio is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology by developing differentiated and novel therapeutic candidates. Our vision is to significantly change the practice of oncology by developing medicines that provide truly meaningful improvements in quality of life and survival for people with cancer.
What you’ll be doing
Nuvation Bio is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Manager, Data Acquisition & Implementation to support our enterprise data strategy and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role is essential in driving how internal and external data assets are sourced, integrated, governed, and made analytics-ready. You will lead third-party data partnerships, ensure compliance and quality across data onboarding processes, and partner with cross-functional teams to support R&D, Clinical, Commercial, and Regulatory functions.
This is an opportunity to join a growing biotech environment where data is central to innovation, insights, and impact.
You will be responsible for…
Assist in executing the data acquisition roadmap for sourcing internal and external datasets.
Lead third-party data agreements, including contract negotiation, usage rights, and compliance.
Organize and support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with data and technology vendors.
Catalogue and assist with technical details on contracts, NDAs, data sharing agreements, ensuring alignment with legal, business, and regulatory policies.
Oversee vendor audits, performance reviews, and data delivery SLAs.
Data Integration & Implementation
Oversee ingestion, validation, transformation, mapping, and integration of datasets into internal data platforms.
Define and implement ETL/ELT workflows, data schemas, metadata, and mappings to ensure data traceability and usability.
Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines.
Manage initiatives related to data cataloging, metadata management, and master/reference data alignment.
Data Governance & Quality
Execute data quality checklists and enforce data standards, metrics, and KPIs (completeness, consistency, timeliness, accuracy).
Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues; drive root cause analysis and remediation plans.
Maintain and enhance data governance policies, including access control, privacy (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR), and security compliance.
Ensure robust documentation of data assets, including data dictionaries, lineage, and source trust scores.
Align with cross functional partners on data quality checklist
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communicate project status, risks, timelines, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Define and improve internal processes for data acquisition and onboarding (intake, validation, deployment, maintenance).
Collaborate with Legal, R&D, Clinical, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to ensure data assets meet business needs.
Process Improvement & Strategic Enablement
Promote data management best practices across documentation, automation, and reusability.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning related to data acquisition and implementation projects.
What Knowledge & Experience you'll bring to us...
5–8 years of professional experience in Data Management, Data Strategy, Data Quality, or Analytics roles within biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
Proven experience managing third-party data vendors, contracts, and licensing agreements.
Strong understanding of data integration (ETL/ELT), data modeling, metadata, and cataloging practices.
Experience applying data quality frameworks and maintaining compliance with regulatory/privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
Proficiency in SQL and experience with data pipeline tools and platforms.
Strong communication, vendor negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Behavioral skills to be successful...
Problem-Solver - As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
Personable - You establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
Credible - Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, you quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
Emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a knack to figure out a way to build something better
Communication - Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. Maintains a consistent flow of information. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership - whether the task is in their role description. Holds yourself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand through seen and unforeseen circumstances with high quality and integrity.
Adaptability - Can manage in an environment of ambiguity. Embraces the change of a new system, process, technology, or idea in the organization. You could reassess priorities, alter goals and take risks.
What we have for you!
Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans
Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
401K with Company Matching
and much more!
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
Disclaimer
Nuvation Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Note to all external Recruiters & Staffing Agencies All of our open positions are managed by our Talent Acquisition department. Any resumes submitted through the website or directly by recruiters or staffing agencies in advance of an executed agreement with Nuvation Bio, Inc., will be considered unsolicited and the company will not be responsible for any related fees. Resumes sent directly to employees or hiring managers will also not be accepted as referrals.