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Cds / Sr Cdc

IQVIA
1-3 years
INR 5 LPA – 10 LPA
Kochi, India
1 June 30, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Clinical Data Specialist (CDS) / Senior Clinical Data Coordinator (Sr. CDC)

Company: IQVIA
Location: Kochi, India
Department: Clinical Data Management (CDM)
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Hybrid

JOB OVERVIEW

The Clinical Data Specialist (CDS) / Senior Clinical Data Coordinator (Sr. CDC) is responsible for supporting Clinical Data Management (CDM) activities by ensuring the collection, validation, review, coding, and maintenance of high-quality clinical trial data. The role involves clinical database management, data review, query management, database testing, clinical data coding, edit check development, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate, and regulatory-compliant clinical data throughout the study lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Data Management

  • Support Clinical Data Management activities for assigned clinical studies.

  • Serve as a Data Operations Coordinator (DOC) for assigned protocols or central laboratory studies.

  • Coordinate clinical data management tasks across study teams.

  • Ensure timely delivery of study milestones and deliverables.

  • Maintain high-quality clinical trial datasets.

Data Review & Query Management

  • Review clinical trial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

  • Identify and resolve data discrepancies.

  • Create, manage, and resolve data clarification queries.

  • Perform ongoing data review activities.

  • Ensure timely query resolution with study teams.

Database Development & Testing

  • Assist in clinical database development and setup.

  • Develop and review edit check specifications.

  • Perform database validation and testing.

  • Support programming validation activities.

  • Ensure database quality and functionality.

Clinical Data Coding

  • Perform medical and clinical data coding.

  • Apply standardized medical coding dictionaries.

  • Review coded data for consistency and accuracy.

  • Support data standardization activities.

  • Ensure coding compliance with study requirements.

Quality & Compliance

  • Follow Clinical Data Management SOPs and work instructions.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory guidelines.

  • Participate in database audit activities.

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation.

  • Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Collaborate with Data Team Leads (DTLs), Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and Project Teams.

  • Communicate study progress and data management updates.

  • Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.

  • Support project objectives and timelines.

  • Provide backup support to Data Operations Coordinators when required.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Clinical Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Biotechnology

  • Mathematics

  • Statistics

  • Or a related discipline

Equivalent education and relevant experience may also be considered.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Clinical Data Management

  • Clinical Data Review

  • Clinical Database Testing

  • Clinical Data Coding

  • Clinical Research

  • Database Validation