Manager, Data Management

Parexel; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel in Hyderabad, India seeks an Account Lead to oversee Data Management on global studies, ensuring timely delivery and high quality while developing talent.

You will act as primary client contact, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources, KPIs, and risk, and contribute to bids and strategic growth. The role requires 10+ years in clinical data management and strong regulatory knowledge; a bachelor's in life sciences is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Clinical Data Management and project leadership.
• Proven track record leading global teams and client partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and ICH-GCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Data Management teams, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Serve as primary client and internal escalation point.
• Drive governance, KPIs, and operational excellence.
• Support business growth through bids and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee training, quality management, and SOP adherence.
• Manage resource allocation and risk across global teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic resource planning

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Data Management

EDC platforms

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Professional certifications and industry affiliations preferred

Tools

EDC platforms: Rave

Inform

Medidata

MS Excel

Clinical trial systems

Job description

Leads and manages Data Management teams, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery while developing, retaining, and resourcing talent. Supports business growth through client engagements, bids, and presentations, and provides Data Management expertise across projects.

As an Account Lead, serves as the primary client contact, providing oversight across multiple studies/projects, ensuring consistent delivery, quality, governance, and client satisfaction. Responsible for resource planning, training, KPI management, utilization, recruitment strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Drives account performance by aligning with business objectives, maintaining profitability, fostering strong client relationships, supporting new business opportunities, and proactively managing risks, issues, and contingency planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Data Management teams, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery and team development.
• Serve as the primary client and internal escalation point, driving account governance, resource planning, KPIs, and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong client partnerships, support business growth, and contribute to bid pursuits and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee training, compliance, quality management, and adherence to ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.
• Manage resource allocation, utilization, recruitment planning, financial performance, and risk mitigation across global teams.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve account objectives and continuous process improvement.

Core Skills

• Leadership and people management in global, matrixed environments.
• Client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation.
• Strategic resource planning, budgeting, and operational oversight.
• Quality management, risk assessment, root cause analysis, and process improvement.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Expertise in Data Management, EDC platforms (Rave, Inform, Medidata, etc.), regulatory requirements, and clinical research operations.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Clinical Data Management, project leadership, account management, and people management within the clinical research/pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of leading global teams, managing client partnerships, and delivering complex clinical programs.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional clinical development processes, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications and industry affiliations preferred.