Welcome Back

Google icon Sign in with Google
OR
I agree to abide by Pharmadaily Terms of Service and its Privacy Policy

Create Account

Google icon Sign up with Google
OR
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Instagram
youtube
Facebook

Assoc Clin Data Team Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
3-4.6 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Clinical Data Team Lead (ACDTL) – Clinical Research

Category: Clinical Data Management / Clinical Research
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Location: India (Remote)
Job ID: R-01338261

Job Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring an experienced Associate Clinical Data Team Lead (ACDTL) to support global clinical trials within its PPD® Clinical Research portfolio. This role is ideal for clinical data professionals seeking leadership exposure while contributing to high-impact, global studies for leading biopharmaceutical sponsors.

As part of a world-class Functional Service Provider (FSP) model, the Associate Clinical Data Team Lead will work closely with Lead Data Managers, cross-functional teams, and global stakeholders to ensure data quality, compliance, and timely study delivery across multiple phases and therapeutic areas.

Role Summary

The Associate Clinical Data Team Lead acts as an assistant lead data manager on assigned clinical studies. The role supports study setup, data cleaning, database development, and close-out activities while mentoring junior team members and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, SOPs, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Lead Data Manager on one or more clinical trials across study set-up, conduct, and close-out

  • Apply study protocols and data management plans to daily operational tasks with minimal supervision

  • Coordinate data cleaning activities and delegate tasks to data management staff to meet quality and timeline expectations

  • Deliver study-specific training to junior clinical data associates

  • Assist in database specifications, database build, edit check development, and user acceptance testing (UAT)

  • Monitor study progress, risks, and timelines, escalating issues as required

  • Create, maintain, and review clinical data management documentation in compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines

  • Review clinical data management deliverables in accordance with documented quality standards

  • Run study metrics, generate project-specific status reports, and support project forecasting and resourcing activities

  • Participate in internal, sponsor, and client meetings, contributing to risk management and study oversight

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, or a related discipline

  • Minimum 3 to 4.6 years of experience in Clinical Data Management within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment

  • Hands-on experience with EDC systems such as Medidata RAVE and/or Veeva EDC

  • Prior exposure to global clinical trials and FSP delivery models is preferred

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent command of English

  • Solid understanding of clinical trial processes, CDISC principles, and data quality standards

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

  • Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members

  • Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage timelines, adapt to changing project priorities, and handle multiple studies

  • High level of confidentiality when handling clinical and proprietary client data

Working Conditions

  • Work is primarily remote within an office-based environment

  • Occasional travel to clinical sites or sponsor locations may be required

Career Growth & Development

This role supports a dedicated FSP engagement with a globally recognized biopharmaceutical sponsor known for innovation in specialty medicines, vaccines, and scientific research. As part of this model, employees collaborate with global data science teams on high-visibility studies within a mature, quality-driven delivery framework.

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s FSP model offers continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and career mobility. Career progression paths may include Senior Clinical Data Manager, Clinical Data Team Lead (CDTL), Clinical Data Management Project Manager, or transitions into Data Standards, Programming, or Data Science roles.

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Work on global, multi-phase clinical trials across therapeutic areas

  • Gain end-to-end exposure from database setup to study close-out

  • Strengthen leadership, project management, and analytical skills

  • Learn and apply modern clinical data technologies, including AI-enabled workflows

  • Collaborate with global teams, sponsors, CROs, and vendors

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 90,000 colleagues worldwide and industry-leading brands such as PPD®, Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Patheon, the company supports life sciences research, clinical development, and pharmaceutical services across the globe.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.