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Clin Data Team Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
4-5.6 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Clinical Data Team Lead (CDTL) – Clinical Research

Job ID: R-01338262
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Clinical Data Management
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Location: India (Remote)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific, through its PPD® Clinical Research Services portfolio, is seeking an experienced Clinical Data Team Lead (CDTL) to support global clinical trials for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors. This role offers end-to-end ownership of clinical data management activities and the opportunity to lead high-impact studies within a mature Functional Service Provider (FSP) model.

As a Clinical Data Team Lead, you will act as the primary data management lead for one or more clinical studies, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and timely database lock across all study phases.

Role Summary

The Clinical Data Team Lead serves as the lead data manager, responsible for planning, execution, and oversight of all clinical data management (CDM) activities from study start-up through database close-out. The role includes leadership of CDM teams, direct client interaction, study oversight, mentoring of junior staff, and contribution to operational and financial management of assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all clinical data management activities for assigned studies from set-up to database lock

  • Apply protocol requirements to daily workflows and guide team members in protocol implementation

  • Act as the primary liaison between Data Management, Project Leadership, and clients

  • Develop, maintain, and review clinical data management documentation in line with SOPs and regulatory standards

  • Independently review data management deliverables to ensure quality and compliance

  • Develop and deliver study-specific training for clinical data management staff

  • Monitor study metrics and produce regular status reports for management, project leads, and clients

  • Support project planning activities, including resource forecasting, effort estimation, and identification of out-of-scope work

  • Assist with contract modification processes and support bid preparation or bid defense activities as required

  • Mentor, train, and guide junior clinical data management professionals

  • Support administrative and financial oversight of assigned projects while maintaining a strong focus on quality and efficiency

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, or a related discipline

  • Minimum 4 to 5.6 years of hands-on experience in Clinical Data Management within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment

  • Proven experience serving as a lead or senior-level data manager on global clinical trials

  • Strong working knowledge of EDC platforms such as Medidata RAVE and/or Veeva EDC

  • Experience working within FSP or sponsor-dedicated models is preferred

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, CDM standards, and regulatory requirements

  • Ability to apply CDM expertise in a highly organized manner while meeting SOPs and client expectations

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong command of English

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment

  • Proven ability to train, direct, and mentor study teams

  • High level of confidentiality when handling clinical and proprietary client data

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset

  • Flexibility and adaptability to manage changing project priorities and timelines

Career Growth & Development

This position supports a globally recognized biopharmaceutical sponsor known for innovation in specialty medicines, vaccines, and scientific research. As part of a client-dedicated FSP model, you will collaborate closely with global data science and clinical operations teams on complex, high-visibility studies.

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers structured learning pathways, mentorship programs, and career mobility. Career progression opportunities include Senior Clinical Data Manager, Clinical Data Management Project Manager, or transitions into Data Standards, Programming, or advanced leadership roles based on performance and business needs.

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Work on international clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas and study phases

  • Gain full lifecycle exposure from study set-up to database lock

  • Strengthen leadership, project management, financial, and risk management skills

  • Access modern clinical data technologies, including AI-enabled CDM workflows

  • Collaborate with global sponsors, CRO teams, vendors, and country operations

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With annual revenues exceeding $44 billion and a global workforce of more than 90,000 colleagues, the company delivers innovative technologies, clinical research services, and pharmaceutical solutions through industry-leading brands including PPD®, Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Patheon.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.