
Clinical Data Manager III (India)
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and serve as primary contact for DM with all relevant parties both internally (e.g. Clinical Programmers, Data Scientists, Project Management, Clinical Operations/Monitoring, Clinical Monitoring, Biostatistics and other functional groups) and externally (e.g. sponsors, vendors (EDC, external data), and investigational sites)
- Plan and project the resources required including management of tasks, timelines, risk and quality
- Monitor tasks against and keep track on budget, forecasts, identify and trigger changes of scope requests
- Develop, review and maintain project-specific DM documents including data management plan (DMP), eCRF specifications, data validation plan (DVP) and external data transfer agreements
- Lead and coordinate the development of clinical study database set-up, including eCRF design and database validation requirements
- Participate in the review of study documents (e.g. protocol, Project Plan, safety plans/manuals and statistical analysis plan), lead and coordinate the review of (electronic) case report forms (eCRFs)
- Coordinate, participate and complete the database User Acceptance Testing (UAT) related tasks
- Create training materials for EDC users and provide project-specific training as required
- Review and validate clinical data to ensure consistency, accuracy, integrity and completeness
- Create data cleaning strategy in consultation with applicable functional groups and oversee data releases (such as for DETC/DSMB/IDMC, interim and final locks, updates after lock)
- Perform and/or coordinate various data transfers and reconciliation activities including (but not limited to) SAE, PK, and (other) external laboratory data
- Create and review project metric reports, status updates, study progress to Lead DM in order to share information on site performance issues, data trends and protocol non-compliance
- Support and conduct Quality Review checks during study. As lead DM, may organize and lead Quality Review activities
- Assist in contracts negotiation and contracting process with vendors (EDC, IRT, eCOA)
- Manage the database maintenance, lock and close-out processes and procedure
- Participate in conference calls and/or meetings with vendors and sponsors
- Recognize and solve potential problems and evaluate effectiveness
- Maintain DM study documentation on an ongoing basis and ensure that all filing is up to date
- Plan and create necessary documentation to support internal and external audits; may participate in such audits assigned
- Help to align data management and clinical programming best practices, standards and conventions within the company
- Propose and support initiatives for improving efficiency.
- Minimum Educational Requirement: Preferably Life science graduate or equivalent qualification
- 6+ years’ experience in clinical data management experience within Contract Research Organization (CRO), Pharmaceutical or biotech industries
- Proven knowledge of clinical data management processes and clinical database systems, including Electronic Data Capture applications.
- Good communication skills written and verbal.
- Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated proactiveness, problem-solving, analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work well in a fast-paced growing organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a global team environment.
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of Clinical Trials and the flow of data.
- Demonstrated ability to be compliant with ICH-GCP/regional regulatory guidelines and POI SOPs.
- Comprehension of study documentation standards including Trial Master File organization and archival processes.
- Familiarization of data standards, preferably CDISC STDM.
- Comprehensive benefits package per location
- Competitive salaries per location
- Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
- Flexible Working hours (within reason)
- Leadership and mentoring opportunities
- Participation in our enriching Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
- Internal growth opportunities and career progression
- Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
- Access to online soft-skills and technical training via GoodHabitz and internal platforms
- Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects
- Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees