External Data Acquisition Specialist (Remote)

Pedros; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Data Acquisition Specialist - External Data (Remote/Homebased) to define, set up and ingest external data streams for clinical trials. You will work across central labs, ECG, biomarkers and other data sources, ensuring compliant data transfer, ingestion, and mapping for study start-up timelines.

The role requires 3+ years in clinical data management, SDTM/GCP knowledge, and strong English communication. Collaboration with global teams and external providers is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing data for clinical research.
• Experience with external data sources such as Safety Lab, PK, biomarkers, ECG.
• Experience working with external data providers in clinical studies.
• Experience developing data transfer agreements.
• Experience in clinical trials and diverse cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (GCP/ICH) and data standards (SDTM).
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute deliverables for Standardized External Data Streams.
• Assess external data collection requirements per protocol and plan setup activities.
• Liaise with data stakeholders to establish transfer, ingestion, and structure requirements.
• Create change requests for new test concepts or data structures.
• Develop trial-specific Data Transfer Agreements documenting requirements and methods.
• Ensure data transfer frequencies meet study requirements.
• Liaise with external data providers to align on tsDTA.
• Translate medical/scientific concepts into data mapping guidance.
• UAT of test data transfers for accuracy against data specs.
• Implement data transfer mechanisms for external data streams into CDR.
• Monitor availability and resolve data transfer issues with providers.

Skills

Clinical data management

External data handling

Data transfer agreements

Data quality monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

GCP/ICH knowledge

SDTM knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Data Acquisition Specialist - External Data (Remote/Homebased) to define, set up and ingest external data streams for clinical trials. You will work across central labs, ECG, biomarkers and other data sources, ensuring compliant data transfer, ingestion, and mapping for study start-up timelines.

The role requires 3+ years in clinical data management, SDTM/GCP knowledge, and strong English communication. Collaboration with global teams and external providers is essential.