Clinical Data Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

IQVIA; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Data Specialist to join the Clinical Data Management (CDM) team in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The role involves data management support, post-lock activities such as eArchiving and hyperlinking, and ensuring adherence to standard procedures to deliver quality data products.

You will interact with global teams, perform data reviews, and may occasionally back up a SME or PLA Lead. Strong attention to detail and organizational 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.
• Medical terminology exposure; excellent organizational, communication, leadership and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Clinical Data Specialist with guidance.
• Perform post lock activities (eArchiving, Hyperlinking).
• Follow standard user manuals and working instructions.
• Conduct comprehensive quality control procedures.
• Adhere to timelines set by PLA Lead.
• May conduct data review.
• Coordinate timelines and responsibilities with team members.
• Foster communication with global eArchiving team and management.
• Prepare files for regulatory submission and site audits.
• May back up SME or PLA Lead.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical, biological or mathematical sciences

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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.

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.

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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