Remote Data Acquisition Specialist - Clinical Trials

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks a Data Acquisition Specialist - External Data (Remote/Homebased) to define, set up and ingest external data streams for clinical studies. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure data transfer, ingestion, and structure meet protocol requirements and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include developing data transfer agreements, validating data via UAT, and monitoring data availability. Excellent English communication and 3+ years in clinical data are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing data in clinical research.
• Experience with external data sources (e.g., Safety Lab, PK, ECG, biomarkers).
• Experience developing data transfer agreements.
• Experience in clinical trials and working with external data providers.
• Knowledge of SDTM and GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute deliverables for Standardized External Data Streams.
• Plan external data stream setup to meet study start-up timelines.
• Liaise with data stakeholders to define data transfer and structure per regulations.
• Create change requests for new test concepts or data structures.
• Develop trial-specific Data Transfer Agreements documenting data transfer methods.
• Ensure adequate data transfer frequencies for review and reporting.
• Coordinate with external data providers to align tsDTA.
• Translate medical/scientific concepts into data mapping guidance.
• UAT of test data transfers for accuracy with data specs.
• Implement data transfer mechanisms into the Clinical Data Repository.
• Monitor availability/accuracy of external data streams and resolve issues.

Skills

SDTM knowledge

GCP/ICH guidelines

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

IQVIA seeks a Data Acquisition Specialist - External Data (Remote/Homebased) to define, set up and ingest external data streams for clinical studies. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure data transfer, ingestion, and structure meet protocol requirements and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include developing data transfer agreements, validating data via UAT, and monitoring data availability. Excellent English communication and 3+ years in clinical data are required.