Chief Ai & Technology Transformation Leader

Pathfinders Consulting Pty; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Data Acquisition Expert - EDC (Homebased UK/South Africa) to define and implement Clinical EDC tools and related documents. You will collaborate with Data Managers, SRPs, SRS, and Biostatisticians to ensure data capture aligns with trial protocols.

Responsibilities include designing eCRF packages, layout, edit checks, coding configurations, and IWRS integrations. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvements within a multinational team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building EDC databases in clinical research.
• Technical EDC build experience with Medidata Rave and complex database builds.
• Demonstrated project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess EDC collection requirements per protocol and create study start-up eCRF package.
• Design eCRF layout including form dynamics.
• Program Edit checks and custom functions.
• Create and configure tSDV, Safety Gateway, and Datamart specs.
• Implement EDC coding configuration per trial coding requirements.
• Perform test and Prod Rave EDC migrations.
• Oversee IWRS integrations planning and implementation to EDC.
• Provide SME guidance on complex EDC database builds and optimizations.
• Train junior staff on EDC build and migration processes.
• Participate in process, system, and tool improvement initiatives.

Skills

EDC data management

Medidata Rave

Data modeling

Project management

Custom functions programming

Tools

Medidata Rave

Job description

Data Acquisition Expert - EDC (Homebased UK/South Africa)

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Centurion, South Africa
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Bellville, South Africa
London, United Kingdom
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The EDC Data Acquisition Expert performs activities relating to the definition and implementation of Clinical Electronic Data Capture tools (EDC) and related documents and processes aligned with Clinical Trial Protocol defined requirements for data capture.

Activities are performed in close collaboration with Data Managers, Study Responsible Physicians (SRP), Study Responsible Scientists (SRS), and Biostatisticians .

Responsibilities:

• + Assess EDC collection requirements per protocol and create study start-up eCRF package based on global eCRF libraries.
• + Design eCRF layout including form dynamics.
• + Program Edit check and Custom Function.
• + Create and configure tSDV technical specifications, Safety Gateway integration specifications and Datamart mapping specifications.
• + Implement EDC coding configuration based on trial defined coding requirements.
• + Perform test and Prod Rave EDC Migration
• + Oversee planning, requirements, and implementation of IWRS integrations to EDC.
• + Serve as subject matter expertise for complex elements of EDC database builds (including integrations).
• + Serve subject matter expertise for complex elements of EDC database builds (including optimal custom functions implementation).
• + Provide training to junior staff on EDC build and migration process and Tools
• + Participate in process, system, and tool improvement initiatives within clinical data management

Requirements:

• + Minimum of 5 years' experience building EDC databases in support of clinical research.
• + Technical EDC build experience in Medidata Rave implementing complex database builds.
• + Demonstrated project management skills.
• + Advanced Custom functions programming knowledge.
• + Experience working on clinical trials.
• + Experience working in highly diverse teams within clinical research; cross-functional, global, multiregional.
• + Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines.
• + Knowledge of CDASH

This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship

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 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.

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