Expert Clinical Data Scientist

Novartis; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Trial Data Manager/DM lead to oversee data management across clinical trials, ensuring high-quality data with timely delivery. The role emphasizes regulatory-compliant processes, protocol review, and data standardisation to support drug development programs.

The candidate will drive data provisioning activities, coordinate DM processes, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration across DO and trial teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Data Management and data handling.
• Strong data governance and integrity focus.
• Exposure to data quality improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in data management processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides DM leadership across assigned trial(s) and acts as Trial Data Manager where needed.
• Ensure quality data and documentation in line with global regulatory requirements.
• Lead data handling plan, data review plan, and UAT activities.
• Coordinate data load, transfer, and conformity to standards (NCDS).
• Produce trial status reports for the Clinical Trial Team meetings.
• Support junior staff and contribute to DM initiatives for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Data Governance

Data Integrity

Data Management

Data Quality

Data Science

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provide timely & professional ongoing Mgmt of Data Mgmt/Coding/CDDRA-Database Development/DAP deliverables and of clinical trial data with respect to cost, quality and timelines for all assigned trials within Clinical Data Mgmt. Ensure consistently high quality data available for analysis and reporting. Develop content and redefine training modules into engaging & interactive applications. Leverage technology to ensure process simplification and training delivery. Follows Good Clinical Practices (GCP), data-handling procedures and guidelines. Participates in the review of clinical research protocols, reports and statistical analysis plans. Drives participation and input within Data Operations (DO) in the delivery of quality data and programs, processes and documentation -Manage data Load, Transfer and conform of Clinical trial data to NCDS compliant standards. The position is a key contributor with Data Provisioning team in ensuring that pharmaceutical drug-development plans in Novartis Global Drug Development are executed efficiently with timely and high quality deliverables.

Job Description

Major accountabilities

Provides DM leadership across assigned trial (s) and Acts as the Trial Data Manager where needed -Demonstrates a business understanding of the compound (s) profile to identify and assist in successful application of data Mgmt. processes. Provides feedback to assure well written protocols and amendments. Recognize and resolve protocol issues that may impact database design, data validation and /or analysis/reporting and that do not make the best use of available standards -Performs DM activities for startup of a study, Data Handling plan, Data Review Plan and performing user acceptance testing (UAT) -Manage local lab set up for the Clinical Database as applicable -Leads process and training deliverables within platform or processes. Accountable for all aspects of the Process and Training within remit to ensure full compliance to all applicable global regulatory requirements is maintained and business objectives are achieved. Accountable for all quality related aspects -Centralizes and aligns DO for audits and inspections. Manages and measures Quality -Coordinates exception requests, deviations and corrective /preventative action plans -Performs DM hands on activities during the course of the study Performs ongoing review of all data generated from the clinical study including Third party and local lab data as well as SAE reconciliation where applicable -Responsible and accountable to ensure consistency of assigned trials with program level standards across DM documentation Generates the study status reports for use at Clinical trial team meetings. Supports and assists Junior staff for assigned trials -Provides effective input into DM initiatives and innovations for quality, efficiency and continuous improvement in scientific and operational excellence -Leads /Coordinates synonym review activities and dictionary version upgrade activities at trial /Program level.

Essential Requirements

Ability to work under pressure demonstrating agility through effective and innovative team leadership Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to operate effectively in a global environment. Ability to influence and communicate across functions and to external stakeholder Proven ability to interrogate and view data though various programming/GUI techniques Excellent problem-solving skills Ideally 7+ years' experience in Drug Development with at least 6 years in Clinical Data Management Excellent verbal and written skills

Skills Desired

• Clinical Data Management
• Data Governance
• Data Integrity
• Data Management
• Data Quality
• Data Science
• Waterfall Model