Clinical Data Acquisition & Integration Lead

Watershed Consulting; Durban; Remote; ZAR 636,000 - 762,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Data Acquisition Specialist - External Data (Remote/Homebased) to define, set up and ingest a wide range of external data streams for clinical trials. You will collaborate with data stakeholders, develop Data Transfer Agreements, and ensure data transfers meet protocol requirements across diverse, global studies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in clinical data management, knowledge of SDTM and GCP/ICH guidelines, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing data in support of clinical research.
• Experience working with external data e.g., Safety Lab, PK, Simple Biomarkers, ECG.
• Experience working with external data providers within a clinical study setting.
• Experience developing data transfer agreements.
• Experience working on clinical trials.
• Experience working in highly diverse teams within clinical research; cross‑functional, global, multiregional.
• Knowledge of SDTM.
• Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute deliverables for Standardized External Data Streams.
• Assess external data collection requirements per protocol and plan setup activities and related deliverables to meet study timelines.
• Liaise with key data stakeholders to establish data transfer requirements respecting standards and regulations.
• Create change requests for new data concepts or structures.
• Develop trial-specific Data Transfer Agreements documenting study requirements and methods.
• Ensure data transfer frequencies meet agreed requirements (medical data review, monitoring, reporting).
• Liaise with external data providers to align on tsDTA.
• Translate medical concepts into data mapping guidance for clinical programmers.
• UAT of test data transfers ensuring accuracy with Data Transfer Agreements.
• Implement data transfer mechanisms for external data streams into CDR with provider access.
• Monitor availability and accuracy of external data streams; resolve data transfer issues.

Skills

Data management

Clinical research

External data

Data mapping

SDTM knowledge

GCP/ICH knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Data Acquisition Specialist - External Data (Remote/Homebased) to define, set up and ingest a wide range of external data streams for clinical trials. You will collaborate with data stakeholders, develop Data Transfer Agreements, and ensure data transfers meet protocol requirements across diverse, global studies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in clinical data management, knowledge of SDTM and GCP/ICH guidelines, and strong English communication skills.