Data Acquisition Expert - EDC (Homebased UK/South Africa)

IQVIA Holdings Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Holdings Inc. seeks an EDC Data Acquisition Expert to lead the design, build, and validation of EDC databases for clinical trials. You will collaborate with Data Managers, SRPs/SRSs, and biostatisticians to align data capture with trial protocols.

You will implement complex EDC configurations, tests, and migrations in Medidata Rave, while mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements across global teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience building EDC databases in clinical research.
• Technical EDC build experience in Medidata Rave implementing complex database builds.
• Solid knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and CDASH standards.
• Demonstrated project management skills across global, multi-regional teams.
• Experience working on diverse teams within clinical research environments.
• Advanced skills in custom function programming and data management.

Responsibilities

• Assess EDC collection requirements per protocol and create start-up eCRF package.
• Design eCRF layout including form dynamics.
• Program edit checks and custom functions for data validation.
• Create tSDV technical specifications and data mapping specifications.
• Implement EDC coding configuration based on trial coding requirements.
• Perform EDC migration testing and production readiness (Rave).
• Oversee IWRS integrations to EDC and related systems.
• Provide training to junior staff on EDC build and migration processes.
• Participate in process, system, and tool improvement initiatives in clinical data management.

Skills

EDC databases

Medidata Rave

Edit checks

Custom functions

IWRS integrations

CDASH

Tools

Datamart

Safety Gateway

Job description

The EDC Data Acquisition Expert performs activities relating to the definition and implementation of Clinical Electronic Data Capture tools (EDC) and related documents and processes aligned with Clinical Trial Protocol defined requirements for data capture. Activities are performed in close collaboration with Data Managers, Study Responsible Physicians (SRP), Study Responsible Scientists (SRS), and Biostatisticians.

• Assess EDC collection requirements per protocol and create study start-up eCRF package based on global eCRF libraries.
• Design eCRF layout including form dynamics.
• Program Edit check and Custom Function.
• Create and configure tSDV technical specifications, Safety Gateway integration specifications and Datamart mapping specifications.
• Implement EDC coding configuration based on trial defined coding requirements.
• Perform test and Prod Rave EDC Migration
• Oversee planning, requirements, and implementation of IWRS integrations to EDC.
• Serve as subject matter expertise for complex elements of EDC database builds (including integrations).
• Serve subject matter expertise for complex elements of EDC database builds (including optimal custom functions implementation).
• Provide training to junior staff on EDC build and migration process and Tools
• Participate in process, system, and tool improvement initiatives within clinical data management
• Minimum of 5 years' experience building EDC databases in support of clinical research.
• Technical EDC build experience in Medidata Rave implementing complex database builds.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Advanced Custom functions programming knowledge.
• Experience working on clinical trials.
• Experience working in highly diverse teams within clinical research; cross-functional, global, multiregional.
• Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Knowledge of CDASH

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.