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Associate Clinical Data Manager

Fortrea
Fortrea
3-8 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 May 11, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Associate Clinical Data Manager

Company

Fortrea

Location

Bangalore, India

Employment Type

Full-time


Job Overview

This is a clinical data management leadership role where you will oversee end-to-end data management activities for clinical trials—from study start-up to database lock. You will work closely with sponsors and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality clinical data delivery within timelines and budget.


Key Responsibilities

1. Study Leadership & Data Management Ownership

  • Lead clinical data management (DM) activities for assigned studies

  • Own deliverables from study start-up to database lock

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Study protocols

    • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

    • Global SOPs

  • Manage timelines, budgets, and study milestones


2. Project Planning & Coordination

  • Work with Project Managers to build study timelines

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams:

    • EDC Design

    • SAS Programming

    • Statistics

    • PK (Pharmacokinetics)

  • Identify risks and provide mitigation strategies

  • Ensure timely database lock


3. Sponsor & Client Management

  • Work directly with sponsors to understand requirements

  • Manage scope changes and ensure approvals

  • Maintain client relationships and satisfaction

  • Represent Data Management in client meetings and audits


4. Data Quality & Validation

  • Ensure high-quality clinical data output

  • Perform reconciliation with:

    • Safety data

    • Laboratory data

    • Third-party data

  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of clinical databases


5. Leadership & Mentoring

  • Provide guidance to junior DM team members

  • Review team outputs for quality assurance

  • Support training and development of staff

  • Provide performance feedback


6. Compliance & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate project documentation

  • Support audits (internal and external)

  • Resolve audit findings within timelines

  • Ensure adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards


7. Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Evaluate and adopt new DM technologies

  • Improve data management processes

  • Contribute to operational efficiency initiatives

  • Stay updated with industry trends


Required Qualifications

  • University/College degree (Life Sciences preferred)

  • Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree


Required Experience

  • 6–8 years in Clinical Data Management

  • At least 1 year of direct sponsor/client management experience

  • Experience in:

    • Clinical trials

    • Data management systems (EDC)

    • Clinical operations or biometrics


Required Skills

Technical Skills

  • Clinical Data Management systems (EDC, CTMS, etc.)

  • Clinical trial processes

  • Data reconciliation and validation

  • Knowledge of medical terminology

  • Understanding of biometrics workflows


Core Competencies

  • Strong leadership and coordination skills

  • Excellent time and project management

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to manage budgets and scope

  • Risk identification and mitigation


Soft Skills

  • Strong communication skills (written & verbal)

  • Client relationship management

  • Team collaboration

  • Problem-solving ability

  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines


Preferred Skills

  • Background in life sciences or health sciences

  • Knowledge of Fortrea systems and SOPs

  • Experience with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems (3+ years preferred)


Work Environment

  • Hybrid / office / home-based flexible model

  • May require overtime and weekend work

  • Global collaboration with sponsors and study teams


Role Summary (Simple Explanation)

This is a mid-to-senior clinical data management leadership role where you will:

  • Lead clinical trial data operations

  • Manage sponsors and client requirements

  • Oversee database setup, quality, and lock

  • Coordinate multiple clinical teams

  • Handle budgets, timelines, and scope changes

  • Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness


Key Insight

  • This is a senior role (6–8 years experience)

  • One of the highest-level clinical data management roles you shared so far

  • Strong path toward:

    • Clinical Data Manager → Senior Manager → Director roles