Manager, Data Management

Parexel; Chandigarh; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking an experienced Data Management Account Lead to drive operational excellence and strategic growth across multi-study accounts. You will oversee Data Management teams, serve as the client contact, manage resources, and ensure quality governance with cross-functional collaboration to deliver clinical programs on time and within budget.

You will lead global teams, guide training and performance, and contribute to business development and client satisfaction in a hybrid/on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Clinical Data Management, project leadership, account management, and people management within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of leading global teams, managing complex client partnerships, and delivering complex clinical programs.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional clinical development processes, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Expertise in Data Management, EDC platforms (Rave, Inform, Medidata, etc.), and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Data Management teams, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery, team development, and continuous performance improvement.
• Serve as the primary client and internal escalation point, driving account governance, resource planning, KPI management, and operational excellence across multiple studies and projects.
• Build and maintain strong client partnerships, support business growth initiatives, and contribute to bid pursuits and strategic account expansion.
• Oversee training programs, compliance activities, quality management, and adherence to ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage resource allocation, utilization planning, recruitment strategy, financial performance, and risk mitigation across global Data Management teams.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with clinical, regulatory, and project management teams to achieve account objectives and drive continuous process improvement.
• Provide Data Management expertise and strategic guidance on complex clinical programs, EDC platforms, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and contingency planning to ensure account profitability and client satisfaction.

Skills

Data Management

Account Management

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

EDC Platforms

Cross-functional Collaboration

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Rave

Inform

Medidata

Job description

When our values align, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world’s health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we’re committed to making a difference.

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading clinical research organization (CRO) that combines scientific expertise, operational excellence, and innovative technology to advance clinical development and improve patient outcomes. We partner with biopharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and academic institutions to design, execute, and manage clinical trials that bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. Our commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation makes us a trusted partner in clinical research.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Management Account Lead to drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and clinical program delivery. In this leadership position, you will oversee Data Management teams, serve as the primary client contact for complex, multi-study accounts, and manage critical business functions including resource planning, team development, and financial performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of clinical data management while building and mentoring high-performing global teams. You will work in a hybrid / on-site environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent delivery, quality governance, and exceptional client satisfaction. If you are a strategic leader with 10+ years of clinical data management and people management experience, and you are ready to make a significant impact on clinical development, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Data Management teams, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery, team development, and continuous performance improvement.
• Serve as the primary client and internal escalation point, driving account governance, resource planning, KPI management, and operational excellence across multiple studies and projects.
• Build and maintain strong client partnerships, support business growth initiatives, and contribute to bid pursuits and strategic account expansion.
• Oversee training programs, compliance activities, quality management, and adherence to ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage resource allocation, utilization planning, recruitment strategy, financial performance, and risk mitigation across global Data Management teams.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with clinical, regulatory, and project management teams to achieve account objectives and drive continuous process improvement.
• Provide Data Management expertise and strategic guidance on complex clinical programs, EDC platforms, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and contingency planning to ensure account profitability and client satisfaction.

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

We are looking for a strategic leader with proven expertise in clinical data management, team leadership, and account management. You are a decisive, results-oriented professional who excels in global, matrixed environments and thrives on building strong client relationships. You possess deep knowledge of EDC platforms, regulatory requirements, and clinical research operations. Your exceptional communication and presentation skills enable you to influence at all organizational levels. You are committed to operational excellence, process improvement, and developing talent. You bring a patient-focused mindset, integrity, and a passion for advancing clinical research.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Clinical Data Management, project leadership, account management, and people management within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of leading global teams, managing complex client partnerships, and delivering complex clinical programs.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional clinical development processes, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Expertise in Data Management, EDC platforms (Rave, Inform, Medidata, etc.), and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Professional certifications and industry affiliations (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP).
• Experience managing complex, multi-study clinical programs across therapeutic areas.
• Background in operational excellence, process optimization, and quality management.
• Experience with global team management and cross-functional collaboration in matrixed environments.