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Clinical Data Specialist

Fortrea
3-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill

Clinical Data Specialist

Company: Fortrea
Job Title: Clinical Data Specialist
Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: 262862
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026


About Fortrea

Fortrea is a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to accelerate clinical development and improve patient outcomes. Through innovative clinical solutions, advanced technology platforms, and scientific expertise, Fortrea supports clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas worldwide.


Position Summary

The Clinical Data Specialist plays a critical role in the Clinical Data Management (CDM) function by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of clinical trial data. Working closely with Data Management Leads and cross-functional study teams, the specialist performs data review, query management, reconciliation activities, and database support tasks to ensure high-quality clinical data delivery in compliance with regulatory requirements and project timelines.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of clinical trial processes, data management practices, and electronic data capture systems.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Data Review & Query Management

  • Review clinical trial data according to approved Data Management Plans (DMPs) and Data Review Guidelines.

  • Identify missing, inconsistent, incomplete, or erroneous clinical data.

  • Generate, manage, and resolve data queries with investigative sites and study teams.

  • Monitor query aging and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.

  • Perform ongoing data cleaning activities to maintain database quality.


Data Reconciliation & Validation

  • Execute reconciliation activities between various clinical systems and datasets.

  • Review discrepancy reports and reconciliation listings.

  • Run and analyze:

    • Data listings

    • Reconciliation reports

    • Special data review reports

    • Study-specific review outputs

  • Support identification and resolution of data discrepancies.


Database Testing & Validation

  • Review Edit Check Specifications and Database Specifications.

  • Create and utilize dummy/test data for:

    • Edit Check Validation

    • eCRF Testing

    • Database Functionality Testing

    • SAS Report Validation

    • Data Listing Verification

  • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for clinical databases.


Clinical Data Management Support

  • Assist in developing and maintaining:

    • Data Management Plans (DMPs)

    • Data Review Guidelines

    • Edit Check Specifications

    • eCRF Specifications

  • Support study startup, maintenance, and closeout activities.

  • Assist with database lock and unlock procedures.

  • Contribute to data management system setup according to study requirements.


Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain clinical data management documentation in compliance with:

    • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Regulatory requirements

  • Support maintenance of Trial Master File (TMF/eTMF) documentation.

  • Ensure proper documentation of all data management activities.


Study Reporting & Sponsor Support

  • Generate study status reports and project metrics.

  • Support sponsor meetings through preparation of data review outputs and reports.

  • Respond to sponsor requests related to data review activities.

  • Assist Data Management Leads with study progress tracking and reporting.


Team Collaboration & Training

  • Collaborate with:

    • Clinical Data Managers

    • Clinical Operations Teams

    • Biostatistics Teams

    • Statistical Programmers

    • Medical Reviewers

    • Sponsors and Clients

  • Participate in project meetings and study reviews.

  • Support onboarding and training of new team members on project-specific processes.


Educational Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Health Sciences

  • Biotechnology

  • Biological Sciences

  • Information Technology

  • Clinical Research

  • Related Scientific Disciplines

OR

Certification in an allied health profession from an accredited institution.


Experience Requirements

Required

  • 3–5 years of experience in Clinical Data Management (CDM).

  • Experience reviewing and cleaning clinical trial data.

  • Experience with query management and data reconciliation activities.

  • Exposure to at least one therapeutic area in clinical research.