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Clinical Data Specialist

IQVIA
1-3 years
INR 5 LPA – 9 LPA
Kolkata, India
1 June 29, 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

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

JOB OVERVIEW

The Clinical Data Specialist 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 data review, query management, database testing, clinical data coding, edit check development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of clinical data throughout the clinical trial 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 completion of assigned deliverables.

  • Maintain high-quality clinical trial datasets.

Data Review & Validation

  • Review clinical trial data for completeness and accuracy.

  • Identify and resolve data discrepancies.

  • Write and manage data clarification queries.

  • Perform clinical data validation activities.

  • Ensure data quality throughout the study lifecycle.

Database Development & Testing

  • Assist in clinical database development.

  • Develop and test database edit checks.

  • Perform database validation and user acceptance testing.

  • Support programming and system testing activities.

  • Maintain database quality standards.

Clinical Data Coding

  • Perform medical and clinical data coding.

  • Apply standardized coding dictionaries.

  • Review coded clinical data for consistency.

  • Ensure coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.

  • Support data standardization activities.

Quality & Compliance

  • Follow Clinical Data Management SOPs and work instructions.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.

  • Participate in database audit activities.

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation.

  • Support continuous process improvements.

Collaboration & Communication

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

  • Communicate study progress and data issues.

  • Maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.

  • Support project objectives and study milestones.

  • Provide backup support for Data Operations Coordinators when required.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Clinical Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

  • Life Sciences

  • Mathematics

  • Statistics

  • Pharmacy

  • Biotechnology

  • 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

Preferred

  • Experience with Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS).

  • Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) platforms.

  • Familiarity with MedDRA and WHO Drug coding.

  • Understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Experience in clinical trial data review and query management.