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Mgr Cdm Programming ( Veeva, Sas, Python )

Thermo Fisher Scientific
5+ years
₹18–35 LPA CTC
Remote, India, India
15 June 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Manager – Clinical Data Management Programming

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule: Standard (Monday–Friday)
Work Environment: Office-based
Industry: Clinical Research / CRO / Pharma Services


Expected Salary

₹18–35 LPA CTC (typically ₹22–30 LPA for candidates with strong SAS/SQL + clinical data leadership experience)


Role Overview

The Manager – Clinical Data Management Programming leads clinical data programming operations, overseeing project delivery, team management, and client interactions. The role is responsible for database design, edit check programming, data processing workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards across clinical trials.


Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

  • Manage, mentor, and develop CDM programming staff.

  • Handle hiring, performance reviews, promotions, and employee development.

  • Approve workload distribution, leave, overtime, and resource planning.

  • Drive team engagement and capability building.

Clinical Data Programming Operations

  • Lead or oversee:

    • Clinical database design and build

    • Edit checks development and validation

    • Data import and transformation processes

    • Data listings for review and reporting

  • Ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Project & Client Management

  • Track project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

  • Act as key liaison with clients and stakeholders.

  • Support bid preparation and business development activities.

Process Improvement & Tools

  • Develop and enhance reporting tools and automation solutions.

  • Collaborate with IT to resolve system issues.

  • Improve efficiency through process optimization and standardization.

Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure adherence to GCP guidelines and SOPs.

  • Maintain high standards of data integrity and regulatory compliance.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.

Experience

  • 5+ years in clinical data programming or clinical data management.

  • 1+ year in leadership or supervisory role.


Technical Skills

Core Tools & Systems

  • SAS (advanced)

  • SQL (advanced)

  • Crystal Reports

  • JReview

  • Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)

  • Veeva EDC or similar CDM systems

Domain Knowledge

  • Clinical trial data structures

  • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

  • Clinical study lifecycle and regulatory requirements


Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Strong team management and mentoring capability

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

  • Decision-making and process improvement mindset


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in global CRO or pharmaceutical clinical trials.

  • Exposure to large-scale multi-country studies.

  • Experience in automation or advanced reporting tools.

  • Strong budgeting and project forecasting experience.

  • Experience interacting with clients in regulated environments.


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Mid-senior clinical data professional with leadership experience.

  • Strong SAS/SQL programming background.

  • Proven ability to manage teams and deliver clinical trial data outputs.

  • Comfortable handling client-facing responsibilities.

  • Strong understanding of regulated clinical research environments.


Career Growth

Manager → Senior Manager → Associate Director → Director → Head of Clinical Data Programming