Remote Data Acquisition Specialist – Clinical Trials

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in South Africa is seeking a Data Acquisition Specialist to define, set up and ingest External Data Streams for clinical trials. The role covers data mapping, tsDTA documentation, data transfer agreements and UAT, in support of SDTM and GCP/ICH guidelines.

You will collaborate with external data providers, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain data quality for trial start-up timelines. Strong English communication is essential. Experience in diverse, global study teams is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing data in clinical research.
• Experience with external data e.g., ECG, labs, biomarkers and related data streams.
• Experience creating data transfer agreements and working in clinical trials.
• Knowledge of SDTM and working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Define, set-up and ingest External Data Streams per protocol requirements.
• Coordinate delivery and structure of data mapping per Data Transfer Agreement.
• Develop trial-specific tsDTA documents and ensure transfer accuracy.
• Ensure data transfer frequencies meet study start-up timelines.
• Liaise with external data providers for data transfer conformance.
• Perform UAT of test data transfers and validate against data specs.
• Translate concepts into guidance for Clinical programmers.
• Monitor data availability and resolve data transfer issues.

Skills

Data management

Clinical data

SDTM

GCP/ICH

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in CS)

Job description

IQVIA in South Africa is seeking a Data Acquisition Specialist to define, set up and ingest External Data Streams for clinical trials. The role covers data mapping, tsDTA documentation, data transfer agreements and UAT, in support of SDTM and GCP/ICH guidelines.

You will collaborate with external data providers, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain data quality for trial start-up timelines. Strong English communication is essential. Experience in diverse, global study teams is valued.