Clinical Data Specialist

IQVIA; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global clinical research services provider is seeking a Data Operations Coordinator in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The ideal candidate will leverage their data management expertise to support the Clinical Data Management team, leading key data management tasks as required. A Bachelor's Degree in Clinical, Biological, or Mathematical Sciences is necessary, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to develop vital industry connections and contribute to innovative medical treatments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exposure to medical terminology is beneficial.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide data management expertise to the Clinical Data Management team.
• Serve as a Data Operations Coordinator for assigned studies.
• Lead and conduct database audits as needed.

Skills

Data management expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical, Biological, or Mathematical Sciences

Job description

Job Overview

Provide basic and some comprehensive data management expertise to the Clinical Data Management (CDM) team to deliver efficient, quality data management products that meet customer needs. May also undertake team leadership activities under the supervision of the Data Operations Coordinator (DOC), Data Team Lead (DTL), or Functional Manager.

Essential Functions

Serve as a Data Operations Coordinator (DOC) for one protocol with fewer than 5 operations staff (excluding DE) or 15+ easy to moderately complex central laboratory studies, or serve in a leadership role in specific data management tasks (e.g., coder, tester, or database designer for technologies that don't require extensive programming expertise) with guidance.

• May serve as a back-up to a DOC or DTL.
• May conduct data review.
• May write and resolve data clarifications.
• May lead a database audit team.
• May develop and test databases and edit specifications.
• May perform testing of programming.
• May perform clinical data coding.
Understand and comply with core operating procedures and work instructions.
Meet objectives as assigned.
Develop and maintain good communication and working relationships with the CDM team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical, Biological, or Mathematical Sciences, or a related field.

Requirements

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in lieu of a degree.
• Exposure to medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and computer skills.
• Ability to exercise excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to act independently and with initiative to resolve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

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