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Associate Director, Database Mgt System

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Aug. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

🏢 Position Title:

Associate Director, Database Management System

📍 Location:

Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)
Job ID: R1482479
(Also available in additional locations)

💼 Job Type:

Full-Time | Hybrid


🔍 Job Overview:

Provide leadership and strategic direction to the database administration team, ensuring the design and performance of advanced database solutions to meet evolving business and clinical data requirements. Drive innovation in data modeling, metadata management, and operational effectiveness.


🎯 Key Responsibilities:

🔧 Database Design & Management

  • Plan and lead the design of advanced data models and metadata management strategies

  • Provide application-level data modeling and enterprise-wide data standards

  • Oversee database creation, sizing, archiving, performance tuning, integrity, and security

💻 Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of SQL, SAS, Python or R

  • Promote adoption of AI/ML technologies and real-time data ingestion in Data Management ecosystems

  • Experience implementing workflow digitization and innovative data review processes

📊 Metadata & Standards

  • Implement global metadata repositories and management tools

  • Identify metadata sources and define common data definitions

  • Ensure alignment with business requirements through user interviews and validation

📈 Operational Performance

  • Ensure databases meet operational standards (reliability, performance, query execution time)

  • Participate in testing and documentation across all environments (development, test, production)

  • Roll out innovative roles to improve operations

👥 Team & People Management

  • Manage and develop a matrix team of database professionals

  • Conduct bi-monthly team check-ins covering project updates, training, performance, and risks

  • Promote employee engagement and foster a transparent communication culture

  • Act as a coach, mentor, and escalation point for team members

💬 Stakeholder & Client Engagement

  • Act as liaison with Business Development for feasibility inputs and bid defense meetings

  • Contribute to client RFIs/RFPs and present in high-stakes discussions

  • Interface cross-functionally at internal meetings and strategic planning sessions


🧠 Qualifications:

🎓 Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience)

🛠️ Technical Skills:

  • Familiarity with EDC systems, data query tools, and CDISC standards

  • Experience managing large datasets and analyzing data quality indicators


Requirements:

📊 Leadership & Strategic Skills:

  • Strong business acumen with proven budgeting and financial management

  • Effective team leadership, motivational, and influencing capabilities

  • Strong project management and organizational skills

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix environment

💬 Communication & Collaboration:

  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

  • Able to interact confidently at senior levels, including customers and executives

  • Comfortable discussing sensitive topics diplomatically and assertively

🤝 Interpersonal & Soft Skills:

  • Strong customer focus and experience with alliance and account management

  • Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive results in a matrixed environment

  • Innovative, self-driven, and adaptable with strong problem-solving ability

  • Demonstrates ownership and accountability with minimal supervision


🌐 About IQVIA:

IQVIA™ is a global leader in clinical research, healthcare intelligence, and data-driven solutions. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments, improving patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

👉 Learn more at: https://jobs.iqvia.com