Manager/Senior Manager - R&D SME (1220)

Introduction

Axtria is a leading global provider of cloud software and data analytics to the Life Sciences industry. We help Life Sciences companies transform the product commercialization journey to drive sales growth and improve healthcare outcomes for patients. We are acutely aware that our work impacts millions of patients and lead passionately to improve their lives.

Since our founding in 2010, innovation has been our winning differentiation, and we continue to leapfrog competition with platforms that deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Our cloud-based platforms - Axtria DataMax™, Axtria InsightsIQ™, Axtria SalesIQ™, and Axtria MarketingIQ™ - enable clients to efficiently manage data, leverage data science to deliver insights for sales and marketing planning, and manage end-to-end commercial operations.  We work with over 100 Life Sciences companies, many with multiple engagements globally across 75+ countries. We continue to win industry recognition for growth and are featured in some of the most aspirational lists – INC 5000, Deloitte FAST 500TM, NJBiz FAST 50, SmartCEO Future 50, Red Herring 100, and several other growth and technology awards.

Axtria is looking for exceptional talent to join our rapidly growing global team. People are our biggest perk! Axtria is recognized for its organizational culture in both US and India, including certification by the Great Place to Work® Institute.  Our transparent and collaborative culture offers a chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Axtria Institute, our in-house university, offers the best training in the industry and an opportunity to learn in a structured environment. A customized career progression plan ensures every Axtrian is setup for success and able to do meaningful work in a fun environment. We want our legacy to be the leaders we produce for the industry. Will you be next?

Role Overview
Seeking an experienced R&D SME to support a global pharmaceutical client. The role bridges business and technical teams translating R&D needs into client data and analytics solutions that ensure clarity, compliance, and business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Domain Leadership: Serve as the R&D/Clinical expert for data onboarding and governance. Guide stakeholders across discovery, pre-clinical, and clinical functions, aligning data efforts to business goals.
• Elicit business needs and translate into functional requirements, data mappings, and test scenarios. Partner with technical teams to ensure data is structured and integrated to support analytics and insights.
• Apply deep knowledge of pharma data governance, access management, and compliance standards (GxP, FAIR). Contribute to metadata standards, data catalogs, and controlled access models.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex R&D and data concepts clearly to senior business and IT leaders. Lead workshops and reviews to drive decisions and ensure alignment.

Required Experience

• 7–10+ years total experience; majority in pharma R&D with primary focus on Discovery and Clinical areas.
• Strong grasp of R&D workflows, clinical operations, and related regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of pharma data sources (internal/external: discovery, clinical, real-world, omics).
• Proven skill in translating business priorities into functional designs and test scenarios.
• Experience with data governance, quality, metadata, and access controls.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Prior consulting or global program experience preferred.

Logistics and Location:

• We are hiring for Berkeley Heights, NJ.
• U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply.
• Flexibility to travel and/or relocate within the US as per project requirements. 

Pay Transparency Laws
Salary range or hourly pay range for the position
The salary range for this position is $119,500 to $163,875 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.


The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

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