Hybrid External Data Management Specialist

MSD; Puerto Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 90,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking an Specialist, External Data Manager to support trial-level external-data activities, author transfer specifications, and coordinate with service providers for accurate ingestion. The role emphasizes completeness, reconciliation, and traceability to support CDM readiness.

The candidate will ensure data are review- and lock-ready, participate in governance forums, and monitor KPIs. This hybrid role in Colombia offers collaboration across Global Data Management & Standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data management or clinical trial operations or related field.
• Masters or Doctorate preferred in relevant life sciences or IT fields.
• English proficiency: C1 level.

Responsibilities

• Gather external data requirements from protocols, service providers, and study stakeholders.
• Develop external data specifications with stakeholder approvals.
• Execute test and first-production file reviews for adherence to specs.
• Monitor external data file loads; review error logs and resolve issues.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent working

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related

Tools

EDC

eCOA

SDTM/CDASH

Data integration tools

Job description

MSD is seeking an Specialist, External Data Manager to support trial-level external-data activities, author transfer specifications, and coordinate with service providers for accurate ingestion. The role emphasizes completeness, reconciliation, and traceability to support CDM readiness.

The candidate will ensure data are review- and lock-ready, participate in governance forums, and monitor KPIs. This hybrid role in Colombia offers collaboration across Global Data Management & Standards and