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Senior Data Team Lead

IQVIA
10+ years
INR 28 LPA – 40 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model

Senior Data Team Lead

Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full Time


Job Overview

The Senior Data Team Lead is responsible for independently managing end-to-end Clinical Data Management (CDM) service delivery for single-service and multi-service projects. The role provides leadership across project planning, execution, quality management, customer engagement, financial oversight, and team development while ensuring high-quality data management deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The position serves as a senior leader within Clinical Data Management and may function as a Data Team Lead (DTL), Program Lead, Customer Site Manager, or Subject Matter Expert (SME).


Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Strategic Leadership

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding Data Management deliverables.

  • Manage multiple large-scale global clinical studies and programs.

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

  • Lead customer discussions involving:

    • Project timelines

    • Resource planning

    • Budget management

    • Process improvements

    • Issue resolution

  • Ensure contractual obligations and customer expectations are met.

  • Participate in client meetings, governance reviews, and strategic discussions.

  • Support bid defenses and customer presentations.

Clinical Data Management Delivery

  • Oversee end-to-end Clinical Data Management activities throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Ensure delivery of high-quality Data Management outputs including:

    • Data Management Plans (DMPs)

    • Database Build & Validation

    • Data Cleaning Activities

    • SAE Reconciliation

    • External Vendor Data Reconciliation

    • Local Laboratory Data Management

    • Study Closeout Deliverables

  • Review and approve Data Management documentation.

  • Ensure deliverables meet quality, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Project & Program Management

  • Manage multiple global clinical trials and study programs.

  • Monitor milestones, timelines, budgets, and resource utilization.

  • Coordinate with:

    • Data Operations Teams

    • Project Managers

    • Functional Leads

    • Vendors

    • Sponsors

  • Serve as escalation point for unresolved data issues.

  • Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

  • Ensure timely issue resolution and project delivery.

Quality & Compliance Management

  • Implement proactive quality management strategies across projects.

  • Monitor service performance and quality metrics.

  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • SOPs

    • Work Instructions

    • Client Standards

  • Drive inspection readiness and audit support activities.

People Leadership & Mentorship

  • Train and mentor junior Data Team Leads and Clinical Data Management professionals.

  • Provide technical guidance and CDM expertise.

  • Support professional development of team members.

  • Coordinate and oversee work performed by junior staff.

  • Share best practices and lessons learned across teams.

Financial Management

  • Manage project budgets and Statements of Work (SOWs).

  • Review monthly financial reports.

  • Monitor:

    • Forecasting

    • Revenue Recognition

    • Invoicing

    • Budget Performance

    • Change Orders

  • Identify and manage out-of-scope activities.

  • Participate in pricing discussions and proposal reviews.

Business Development Support

  • Support Request for Proposal (RFP) activities.

  • Review project scope and pricing requirements.

  • Participate in bid defense meetings.

  • Provide Data Management expertise during proposal development.

  • Contribute to customer account growth initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead process improvement initiatives within Clinical Data Management.

  • Drive adoption of new technologies and tools.

  • Lead best-practice and innovation teams.

  • Support development and implementation of new systems and methodologies.

  • Present at industry conferences and internal workshops.

  • Contribute to SOP and process documentation updates.


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Clinical Research

    • Health Sciences

    • Related Scientific Discipline

  • Master's Degree preferred.


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • 10+ years of Clinical Data Management experience.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as:

    • Data Team Lead (DTL)

    • Clinical Data Management Project Lead

    • Program Lead

Required Expertise

  • Management of large global clinical trials (1000+ patients).

  • Full Clinical Data Management lifecycle experience.

  • Strong experience in:

    • SAE Reconciliation

    • External Vendor Data Reconciliation

    • Local Laboratory Data Management

    • Clinical Database Management

    • Data Cleaning and Validation

  • Experience leading customer negotiations and bid defense meetings.

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Clinical Drug Development

    • Medical Terminology

    • Pharmacology

    • Anatomy

    • Physiology

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines