Senior Clinical Data Manager - India

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave for both parents

Wellness programs

Ongoing development programs

Job summary

Novotech Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Clinical Data Manager to oversee data management for clinical trials, ensuring GCDMP compliance and quality across projects.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, leading process improvements, and providing support to project managers. Strong hands-on experience with EDC systems (Medidata Rave, Veeva CDMS) is required for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a clinical or life sciences related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar data management role in research, pharmaceutical, or related domain.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and manage all aspects of data management for a clinical trial according to client specs, protocol and Data Management Plan.
• Lead data management activities ensuring compliance with GCDMP and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training to data management teams as needed.
• Act as Project Manager for stand-alone data management projects when required.
• Develop and maintain Data Management Plans and other key DM documents.
• Oversee design and review of database structures, validation rules and data cleaning/validation tasks.

Skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Data management leadership

Education

Graduate degree in clinical or life sciences

Tools

Medidata Rave

Veeva CDMS

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

The core responsibility for this position is as a member of Novotech’s Data Management group. The Senior Clinical Data Manager’s (SCDM’s) role is to control all aspects of data management and to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP). As an experienced CDM, the SCDM provides mentorship to junior staff and can also provide support to the project manager. Expectation of being a leader within the department by leading process improvements, new initiatives as well as training for junior colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate degree in a clinical or life sciences related field
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role within the research, pharmaceutical industry, or a related domain

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with EDC systems: Medidata Rave and Veeva CDMS

Responsibilities

• Member of the project team reporting to the Project Manager for integrated projects, the Senior Clinical Data Manager is responsible for planning, conducting and managing of all aspects of data management for a clinical trial according to the client specifications, protocol, project plan, Data Management Plan, relevant GCDMP guidelines, regulatory requirements and SOPs.
• Determination of project feasibility from a data management perspective. Understand the requirements of the project agreement and scope to ensure that Novotech performs these services as required. If full service, then collaborates with PM to ensure appropriate mitigation and contingencies are initiated
• May act as Project Manager for stand-stand data management projects.
• Participates in project team meetings as required.
• Input into the preparation of RFPs in liaison with BD and the clinical team.
• Liaison with the project team and client for preparing and maintaining Data Management Plans.
• Responsible for all aspects of data management including:
  • Design and review of database structure, validation rules and consistency checks
  • Operation of Clinical Data Management Systems
  • All data cleaning/validation tasks
  • Development of all key Data Management Documents
  • Liaison with client companies / monitoring staff as appropriate, ensuring effective study communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Liaison with external service providers on Data Management projects as appropriate.
  • Assist in the development of protocols as required.
• Supervision and training support for junior and contract Data Management staff as required.
• Adherence to company Quality Policy and procedures applicable to fulfilling job responsibilities.
• Active contribution in Data Management process improvement including identification of and participation in process improvement initiatives.
• Perform accurate study financial projections and maintain monthly project financials.
• Ensure changes in scope are identified and actioned accordingly.
• Provide expert assistance and input into internal cross-functional projects including clinical research and regulatory affairs, as assigned.
• Project management of internal IT-based company projects as assigned (e.g., intranet development, client database applications etc.).
• Active contribution to company business development initiatives, including involvement in the implementation of data management plans for business development in the company in general.
• Participation in industry fora (conferences, professional association committee work, etc.) as a means of professional development as well as promotion of Novotech’s image in industry.

Company Culture

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs. We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to talking to you about working at Novotech.

About Novotech

Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).

At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winner workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.

Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.

With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.

At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences. At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.

Core Values

• Strategic vs transactional mindset.
• Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.
• Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.
• Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.