Global Commercial Leadership Track

Philip Morris International; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equipment provided

Fully remote role

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking experienced Clinical Data Management Leads to oversee end-to-end data management delivery for global clinical trials. This is a remote/WFH position with all necessary equipment provided.

You will lead data management for complex trials, serve as client contact, and drive compliance while mentoring teams to deliver high-quality data on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field.
• 3-4 years direct Data Management experience, including a minimum of 1 year as a CDM project lead.
• English Fluency (Spoken) and Advanced.
• Advanced computer applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Deep understanding of drug development lifecycle and clinical research processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data management

Leadership

GCP/ICH knowledge

CDM experience

EDC systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Medidata Rave

Oracle InForm

Job description

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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

• 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.)

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. 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.

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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Job Overview

Manage end-to-end delivery of data management services for single/multi-service projects with minimal guidance, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget, to customer satisfaction. Provide comprehensive data management expertise to Data Management (DM) team to provide high quality data management products that meet customer needs. Provide leadership to the team in the areas of project planning, execution, and close-out; Overview of financial management for data management activities; communications; and milestone deliverables. Perform role of Data Team Lead (DTL).

Essential Functions

• Gather Study Set up requirements through discussion and communication with relevant stakeholders.
• With Minimal guidance - support, overview of validation of new Device integrations.
• Oversight & Perform regular Data cleaning activities to ensure clean data with quality and timely deliverables to sponsor.
• Ensure that all the deliverables are of expected quality standards and meet customer expectations.
• With guidance, ensure service and quality meet agreed upon timelines and deliverables in contract/Scope of Work (SOW).
• Support Training of New joiners.
• Lead internal study meetings and internal/ sponsor audits and participate in Study Kick off meetings and other sponsor meetings.
• Tracks and manages the projects, oversee project progress, identify risks and take corrective action to rectify any errors as recommended as required.
• With Guidance manage & oversight the implementation of new technology / database revisions.
• Work closely with the programming team for process innovation and automation.
• Be compliant to trainings and eSOP reading.
• Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and working instructions.
• Communication with Line Manager, and other team members across functions should be collaborative.
• Perform other duties as directed by Line Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree In health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field with proven experience in Data Management Req
• 3 -4 years direct Data Management experience, including a minimum of 1 year as a CDM project lead. Pref
• English Fluency Spoken and English Advanced
• Advanced computer applications like Microsoft excel, word, Inbox etc Advanced
• Should have Advanced understanding of Drug development lifecycle and Overall Clinical research process Advanced

EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled