Clinical DB Validation Specialist

IQVIA Argentina; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA India (Ernakulam region) is seeking a Validation Analyst to conduct testing activities and provide expertise to ensure compliant, high-quality validation deliverables for CDMS platforms. You will support test planning, documentation, and communication with internal customers.

The role may include leading junior staff under supervision, aiding in project delivery, and maintaining QA standards across validation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science/CS/IT or related
• 4+ years total experience, 2-4 years in clinical DB testing

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing to validate Edit Checks, SAS listings, and reports in Inform, RAVE, OCRDC, Oracle Clinical
• Advanced understanding of database structures and data QC
• Support test planning, documentation, and communication with internal customers
• Mentor junior analysts and assist in delivery of validation projects
• Ensure adherence to validation processes and best practices

Skills

Testing activities

Database knowledge

Education

BSc in CS/IT

Tools

Inform

RAVE

OCRDC

Oracle Clinical

Job description

Job Overview

Conduct testing activities and provide comprehensive testing expertise to produce efficient, quality database that meets customer requirements. Provide support in creation of Test Plan and handling of validation projects. May act as Validation Team Lead. May undertake selected team leadership activities under supervision of Manager.

Essential Functions

• Independently conduct testing activities to validate Edit Checks, other components, SAS listings, Transfer program and custom reports in platforms like Inform, RAVE, OCRDC, Oracle Clinical. Should have high expertise in Testing activities and excellent knowledge of Database.
• Advanced understanding of database structures.
• Perform eCRF and Time & Events QC as per QC checklist.
• Provide support to Validation Team Leads as required and contribute towards creation of test cases, documentation and communication with internal customers.
• Support Validation Team Lead in overall management of validation projects. May take complete responsibility for delivery of a validation project.
• Understand all the documentation requirements with regards to validation very well and update all relevant documents in a timely manner. May monitor documentation compliance for junior team members.
• Ensure validation processes and best practices are being followed strictly by self and team. May assist with creation/review of now processes/best practices.
• Communicate status of the projects to the Validation team Lead/Manager/ Data Team Lead/Programmer.
• Support Validation Team Lead/Manager with daily tasks allocation for validation projects.
• Escalate problems to the attention of the Validation team Lead or Manager.
• Conduct Quality Reviews of Testing projects on an ongoing basis as applicable.
• Conduct Knowledge Sharing and Lessons Learnt sessions regularly.
• Review and update relevant documents accurately and completely on time. May document all testing documentation in eDMSF.
• May serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Mentor Associate Validation Analysts/Validation Analysts in all validation activities.
• May provide metrics support to Validation Team Lead or Manager.
• Identify areas for process improvements continuously. Actively take part and contribute towards process improvement initiatives s assigned besides providing suggestions/ideas for continuous improvement of the process.
• Understand and comply with core Operating Procedures and Work Instructions (including Best Practice and Guidance documents).
• Meet project objectives as assigned by Validation Team Lead or Manager.
• Develop and maintain good communication and working relationships with validation teams across sites.
• All responsibilities are essential job functions unless noted as nonessential (N).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor in Science/Computer science/Information Technology or Bachelor in Technology Req
• 2- 4 years of relevant clinical DB Testing experience in CDMS Platforms and total exp being 4+ yrs Req

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

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