Mgr, Clin Data Mgmt

IQVIA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Bangalore, India seeks a senior Data Management leader to manage and support a team producing databases that meet customer requirements.

You will guide DM deliverables, mentor staff, align with SOPs, and engage with project leads on staffing and timelines. The role involves audits, bid defenses, and ensuring quality and compliance across global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical, biological or mathematical sciences or related field.
• 7 years of relevant work experience including people management.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert review and guidance for DM deliverables and databases.
• Mentor staff and ensure SOPs and training compliance; address development needs.
• Meet bi-monthly with direct reports to discuss status, budgets, risks and training.
• Collaborate with project leads on staffing, scheduling and workloads.
• Communicate issues and opportunities to leadership.
• Support audits, inspections, and ensure staff coverage.
• Participate in bid defenses, KOMs, RFI/RFPs and budgets.
• Drive employee engagement plans to improve global consistency.

Skills

People management

Data Management

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical, biological or mathematical sciences or related field

Job description

Bangalore, India

Full time

R1569741

Job Overview

Manage and support team of Data Management professionals to efficiently produce databases that meet customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Provide expert review and guidance for production of Data Management deliverables including CRF/e-CRF, database design and set-up, validation definition and programming, Data Management Plan and database deliverables to internal and external customers. Provide technical advice and solutions with internal and external customers to solve problems and improve efficiency. Ensure that staff is trained and compliant with current operating procedures and work instructions and project scope of work. Identify and address professional development/training needs of staff. Mentor staff members to develop Data Management process, system, and drug development expertise. Provide operational input into proposals and scope of work. Participate in proposal defenses.
• Hold at least bi-monthly meetings with direct reports to discuss, at a minimum: project status, including timelines, delivery updates, financial aspects of the group or project, and potential risks, associated mitigation and support required; status of any initiatives that they may be involved in; the team's utilization rates; the direct report's training and other administrative obligations, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and corporate training mandates; personnel issues; and career or training objectives.
• Develop and implement plans for measuring and improving employee engagement, ensuring global consistency.
• Collaborate with project leads to address work scheduling for current and projected projects, staffing needs, technological needs, and projected peak workloads, ensuring global consistency, where possible. Develop and manage associated action plans to hold members accountable.
• Efficiently conveying messages from leadership to direct reports and teams, as well as effectively communicating issues and opportunities up to leadership.
• Might be needed to serve as the designated substitute or alternatively ensure coverage is in place for direct reports during their absence or in case of turnover.
• Attend and participate in Bid Defenses, Kick off Meetings (KOM), as applicable. Support Request for Information (RFI), Request for Pricing (RFP), and budgets, as requested.
• Participate / Support internal and external audits and inspections, as required. Also ensure required staff is assigned, trained and prepared to support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Clinical, biological or mathematical sciences or related field, or nursing qualification Req
• 7 years of relevant work experience including people management. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems.
• Solid understanding of clinical drug development process and production of Data Management deliverables
• Proven Staff management skills, strong leadership, motivational and influencing skills.
• Strong organizational skills, metrics calculations, and time management skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage competing priorities effectively
• Effective mentoring and developed coaching skills.
• Ability to achieve results through proactive communication and facilitation in a matrix service delivery environment with shared accountabilities.
• Sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients
• Ability to follow instructions/guidelines, utilize initiative and work independently.
• Understanding on basic Project Finance (EAC, forecasting, burn-rate monitoring and recognizing & pursuing OOS where appropriate)
• Ability to drive business and financial results – short and long term.
• Ability to proactively evaluate risks and potential issues and seek solutions and discuss appropriately with direct reports, colleagues, and customers.
• Demonstrates good judgement in requesting input from senior staff. When requesting input, ensure clearly laying out the issue and required background details, articulating what support is needed; and what are the recommended actions.

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

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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