Data Quality & Stewardship Analyst

Advarra; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Advarra is seeking a Data Quality & Stewardship Analyst to improve data completeness and accuracy across key systems. The role requires detailed analysis, root-cause investigation, and hands‑on data remediation to maintain trusted, fit‑for‑purpose datasets.

The ideal candidate will work independently, partner with cross‑functional teams, and apply repeatable processes to raise data quality metrics and reduce inconsistencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; data quality or data stewardship background preferred.
• 2–4 years in data quality, data operations, or data analysis with cross‑system data handling.
• Advanced Excel and ability to use SQL or similar query tools to extract/validate data.
• Experience interpreting data dictionaries and business rules; strong problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data sets for completeness, accuracy, duplication, and consistency against business rules.
• Identify and remediate missing, inconsistent, or conflicting data across systems.
• Match, merge, reconcile, and validate data using defined logic; document findings and steps.
• Perform data profiling and quality checks with SQL, Excel, Power Query, or similar tools.
• Document issues, remediation steps, and repeatable quality-control procedures.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power Query

BI tools (Power BI/Tableau)

Python or R

Job description

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

This role supports Advarra Data Initiatives by improving the completeness, accuracy, consistency, and usability of key data sets across business systems. The Data Quality & Stewardship Analyst is responsible for evaluating robust data sets, identifying missing or inconsistent data elements, investigating root causes, and performing hands‑on data remediation in approved source systems and workflows. In this role, the Analyst will match, reconcile, and validate disparate data sets, document data quality findings, and partner with business and technical stakeholders to maintain trusted, fit‑for‑purpose data. The right candidate is detail‑oriented, comfortable working independently through ambiguous data questions, and able to apply repeatable processes to drive measurable improvements in data quality and completeness.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate data sets for completeness, accuracy, duplication, consistency, and alignment to defined business rules.
• Identify missing, inconsistent, outdated, or conflicting data elements and complete or correct records in approved systems and workflows.
• Match, merge, reconcile, and validate data across disparate systems or sources using defined logic and investigative analysis.
• Perform data profiling and quality checks using tools such as SQL, Excel, Power Query, or other data management tools.
• Document data issues, remediation steps, matching logic, assumptions, and repeatable quality-control procedures.
• Partner with Data Initiatives, business operations, technology, and analytics teams to understand data definitions, source systems, and quality expectations.
• Escalate systemic data gaps, process defects, or system constraints that prevent data completeness or quality.
• Manage assigned data quality activities independently, communicate progress, and support quality metrics, scorecards, or exception reporting.

Location

This role is open to candidates working in Bengaluru, India (hybrid).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in data quality, data stewardship, data operations, data analysis, business operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, cleaning, reconciling, or maintaining business data across systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of SQL or other query/reporting tools to extract, compare, and validate data.
• Ability to interpret data dictionaries, business rules, source system fields, or process documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and determine appropriate remediation paths.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to work independently, manage repetitive and investigative data tasks, and prioritize competing requests.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to document findings and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, data structures, and business terminology.
• Competencies: attention to detail, accountability, adaptability, curiosity, process discipline, and time management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CRM, CTMS, eClinical, clinical research, healthcare, or regulated industry data.
• Experience with data matching, de‑duplication, master data management, or data governance practices.
• Familiarity with BI or data tools such as Power Query, Tableau, Power BI, Python, or R.
• Experience creating or maintaining data quality rules, exception reports, dashboards, scorecards, or relevant certifications.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.