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Associate Manager – Clinical Data Management

Iqvia
IQVIA
5+ years
preferred by company
Kochi, India
1 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Preferred Bachelor’s Degree Fields: Epidemiology Biostatistics Statistics Bioinformatics Economics Data Science Public Health Healthcare Analytics Or equivalent quantitative/scientific disciplines Skills: 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

Associate Manager – Clinical Data Management

Location: Kochi, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ Years in Clinical Data Management or Clinical Research
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Industry: Clinical Research / Healthcare / Pharmaceutical


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Associate Manager – Clinical Data Management to lead and support a team of clinical data management professionals responsible for delivering high-quality clinical databases and data management solutions for global clinical trials.

The selected candidate will oversee project execution, resource planning, staff development, database quality, and operational delivery while ensuring compliance with clinical research standards and customer requirements. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in clinical data management systems, clinical trial operations, leadership, and project coordination within pharmaceutical or CRO environments.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Data Management Leadership

  • Manage and support a team of clinical data management professionals across multiple projects and functional areas.
  • Oversee:
    • Database development
    • Data validation activities
    • Data management deliverables
    • Clinical database quality assurance
  • Ensure databases meet:
    • Customer requirements
    • Regulatory standards
    • Clinical trial quality expectations

Team Management & Resource Planning

  • Lead resource allocation and staff utilization across projects and priorities.
  • Conduct:
    • Performance evaluations
    • Goal setting
    • Competency assessments
    • Professional development planning
  • Participate in:
    • Recruitment activities
    • Promotion recommendations
    • Employee development initiatives
  • Mentor and train team members to enhance expertise in:
    • Clinical data management processes
    • Systems and technologies
    • Regulatory compliance standards

Project & Operational Management

  • Ensure project milestones and timelines are achieved with high-quality deliverables.
  • Review and guide production of:
    • Clinical database documentation
    • Validation programming
    • Data management outputs
  • Identify out-of-scope work and contribute to:
    • Cost estimation
    • Proposal planning
    • Scope management
  • Participate in:
    • Customer meetings
    • Proposal discussions
    • Strategic planning sessions

Technical & Process Improvement

  • Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to:
    • Internal teams
    • External customers
    • Cross-functional stakeholders
  • Support implementation of:
    • New technologies
    • Clinical data management systems
    • Operational process improvements
  • Ensure staff compliance with:
    • SOPs
    • Work instructions
    • Project scope requirements

Stakeholder & Customer Collaboration

  • Serve as a primary contact for project-level customer interactions related to data management functions.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with:
    • Clients
    • Clinical teams
    • Internal stakeholders
    • Project managers
  • Support proposal development and operational planning activities.

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Required Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:
    • Clinical Sciences
    • Biological Sciences
    • Life Sciences
    • Mathematics
    • Biotechnology
    • Pharmacy
    • Nursing
    • Or related healthcare/scientific disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree preferred in:
    • Clinical Research
    • Data Management
    • Biotechnology
    • Healthcare Analytics
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Certifications in:
    • Clinical Data Management
    • Clinical Research
    • Project Management
    • CDISC Standards
    • GCP Compliance

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in:
    • Clinical Data Management
    • Clinical Research
    • CRO Operations
    • Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Clinical data management systems
    • Database setup and validation
    • Clinical trial data workflows
    • Team leadership and project management
  • Broad understanding of:
    • Clinical drug development lifecycle
    • Regulatory requirements
    • Clinical trial operations

Freshers are not eligible for this position.