Snr Data Management Lead, FSP, Homebased, South Africa

IQVIA Inc; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Equipment provided

Competitive salary

Incentives

Career growth

Mentoring

Global culture

Job summary

IQVIA Inc. is seeking experienced Clinical Data Management Leads to oversee end-to-end data management delivery for global clinical trials. This remote/WFH role includes company equipment and opportunities for growth within a global, innovative culture.

You will lead DM activities across complex studies, ensure data quality and regulatory compliance, mentor staff, and manage timelines and budgets while serving as the primary client contact for DM deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field.
• 10+ years in clinical data management, 5+ in Lead role.
• Experience with global trials and cross-functional teams.
• EDC proficiency with Medidata Rave or Oracle InForm.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GCP/ICH knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Medidata Rave

Oracle InForm

Job description

IQVIA 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.)

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.