Senior External Data Manager — Hybrid Clinical Trials

MSD; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 100,000,000 - 160,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD seeks a Senior Specialist, External Data Manager to lead trial-level external data strategy for GDMS Clinical Data Management. You will own transfer-spec development, oversee data loading, and drive data quality across studies.

You will mentor junior analysts, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to support timely database lock and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data management or clinical trial operations.
• Experience with external data strategies and data transfer specifications preferred.
• Strong documentation and audit readiness capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead trial-level external data strategy and delivery.
• Oversee external data loading and resolve data load issues.
• Mentor junior analysts and report metrics to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and SOPs; support audits.

Skills

Data management

Clinical Data Management

Communication

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences

Masters or Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

EDC platforms

eCOA tools

External data integrations

Job description

MSD seeks a Senior Specialist, External Data Manager to lead trial-level external data strategy for GDMS Clinical Data Management. You will own transfer-spec development, oversee data loading, and drive data quality across studies.

You will mentor junior analysts, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to support timely database lock and audit readiness.