Data Team Lead

IQVIA LLC; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Global collaboration

Job summary

IQVIA LLC is seeking an experienced Clinical Data Management Lead to oversee end-to-end data management for global clinical trials in a remote/WFH setup. You will ensure quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance while leading cross-functional teams to bring new therapies to life.

The role requires 10+ years in CDM with 5+ years in a lead capacity, expertise in Medidata Rave/Oracle InForm, and strong GCP/ICH knowledge. Expect collaboration with global teams and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health, clinical, biological, or mathematical field.
• At least 10 years of direct clinical data management experience with 5+ years in a Lead role.
• Experience leading global studies (1000+ patients) preferred.
• Expertise with Medidata Rave, Oracle InForm, or similar EDC systems.
• Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH and clinical research processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data management for complex, global clinical trials from study setup to database lock.
• Serve as the main client contact for all data management deliverables.
• Oversee SAE, PK, and external data reconciliation and database deployment.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to meet customer expectations.
• Mentor junior data management staff and promote best practices.
• Drive process improvements and ensure regulatory and SOP compliance.

Skills

CDM Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

EDC systems

GCP/ICH knowledge

Communication

Project management

Medidata Rave

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related

Tools

Oracle InForm

Medidata Rave

Job description

QVIA is growing! Hiring multiple Clinical Data Management (CDM) Leads across our FSP (Functional Service Provider) and Traditional (Sponsor-Agnostic) delivery models. IQVIA is seeking experienced Clinical Data Management Leads to oversee end-to-end data management delivery for global clinical trials. You’ll ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance while leading cross-functional teams that help bring new therapies to life. This is a remote/WFH position with all necessary equipment provided.

What You’ll Do

• Lead data management for complex, global clinical trials from study setup to database lock.
• Serve as the main client contact for all data management deliverables.
• Oversee SAE, PK, and external data reconciliation and database deployment.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to meet customer expectations.
• Mentor junior data management staff and promote best practices.
• Drive process improvements and ensure regulatory and SOP compliance.

Who We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health, clinical, biological, or mathematical field.
• No less than 10 years of direct clinical data management experience, with 5+ years in a Lead Clinical Data Management role.
• Your previous roles/job titles may include Clinical Data Manager, Senior Clinical Data Manager, Lead Data Manager, Principal Data Manager, and/or Data Management Project Manager.
• Proven success managing large global studies (1000+ patients).
• Expertise with Medidata Rave, Oracle InForm, or similar EDC systems.
• Strong understanding of GCP, ICH, and clinical research processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What IQVIA Offers

• Fully remote role – company equipment provided
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Career growth and learning opportunities through mentoring and internal mobility
• Inclusive, global culture focused on innovation and collaboration

What to Expect After Applying

• Recruiter video chat (20 min)
• Hiring manager interview (1 hour, MS Teams - Offer decisions are typically made within one or two weeks of the final interview.)

to join IQVIA, where your expertise shapes the future of data-driven healthcare! 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.