Clinical Data Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

IQVIA; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 1,418,000 - 1,734,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Inc is seeking a Clinical Data Specialist to provide data management support within the CDM team in South Africa. You will handle post-lock activities, maintain documentation, and ensure quality control while adhering to standard procedures.

The role involves collaborating with global teams, managing timelines, and preparing files for regulatory submissions and audits. Prior medical terminology exposure and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical, biological or mathematical sciences or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree.
• Exposure to medical terminology; excellent organizational, communication, leadership and computer skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaborate with coworkers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide data management expertise to the Clinical Data Management (CDM) team.
• Perform post-lock activities (eArchiving, Hyperlinking).
• Follow standard user manuals and working instructions; perform quality control procedures.
• Coordinate timelines and responsibilities with team members; interact with global eArchiving team and management.
• Prepare files for regulatory submission and site audits; may back-up SME or PLA Lead.

Skills

Medical terminology exposure

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical, biological or mathematical sciences

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Job description

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Bellville, South Africa

Centurion, South Africa

Full time

R1575993

Job Overview

Provide basic and some comprehensive data management expertise to the Clinical Data Management (CDM) team to provide efficient, quality data management products that meet customer needs. May also undertake team leadership activities under the supervision of other Subject Matter Expert (SME), Data Team Lead (eArch Lead), or Functional Manager.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a Clinical Data Specialist (CDS) with guidance.
• Conduct post lock activities (eArchiving, Hyperlinking) activities.
• Conduct all activities in accordance to standard user manuals and working instructions
• Perform comprehensive quality control procedures
• Comply with timelines set out by PLA Lead
• May conduct data review
• Interact with all team members to negotiate timelines and responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain good communication and working relationships with global eArchiving team and management.
• File preparation for regulatory submission and site audits.
• May serve in the role of back-up to a SME or PLA Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field Req
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree.
• Medical terminology exposure. Excellent organizational, communication, leadership and computer skills. Ability to exercise excellent attention to detail. Ability to act independently and with initiative required to resolving problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. Medical terminology exposure. Excellent organizational, communication, leadership and computer skills. Ability to exercise excellent attention to detail. Ability to act independently and with initiative required to resolving problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
• Medical terminology exposure. Excellent organizational, communication, leadership and computer skills. Ability to exercise excellent attention to detail. Ability to act independently and with initiative required to resolving problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. Medical terminology exposure. Excellent organizational, communication, leadership and computer skills. Ability to exercise excellent attention to detail. Ability to act independently and with initiative required to resolving 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

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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