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Clin Data Team Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
4-5.6 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 10, 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)

Location: Remote – India
Job ID: R-01338262
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Fully Remote
Industry: Clinical Research | Contract Research Organization (CRO)
Functional Area: Clinical Data Management


About the Organization

Thermo Fisher Scientific, through its PPD® Clinical Research Services division, is a global leader in clinical research and development. Supporting the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechnology organizations, PPD® has delivered over 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the past five years. As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the organization plays a critical role in advancing innovative therapies that address complex global health challenges.


Job Overview

The Clinical Data Team Lead (CDTL) serves as the lead data manager for one or more clinical studies, providing end-to-end oversight of Clinical Data Management (CDM) activities from study start-up through database lock. This role ensures high-quality, compliant, and timely data delivery while acting as the primary data management contact for project leadership and sponsor teams. The position also includes team leadership, resource forecasting, and contribution to strategic and financial aspects of study execution within a Functional Service Provider (FSP) model.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Data Management Leadership

  • Lead and oversee all CDM activities across assigned studies, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements, SOPs, and regulatory standards

  • Direct data management workflows from study setup, database development, and data cleaning through database lock

Project & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary liaison with Project Leads, sponsors, and internal stakeholders on all data management matters

  • Monitor study metrics, timelines, and risks; proactively escalate issues as needed

  • Produce and maintain project-specific status reports for management and sponsor review

Documentation, Quality & Compliance

  • Develop, maintain, and review data management documentation and deliverables in accordance with documented CDM guidelines

  • Ensure quality oversight through independent review of data management outputs

Team Leadership & Mentorship

  • Develop and deliver study-specific training for data management team members

  • Mentor and guide junior staff across all study-related CDM activities

Resource & Financial Support

  • Support project forecasting, effort estimation, and identification of resource requirements

  • Identify potential out-of-scope activities and support contract modification processes

  • Assist with administrative and financial management of assigned projects

Business Development Support

  • Participate in bid preparation and, where required, represent Data Management in bid defense meetings


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, pharmacy, clinical research, or a related discipline

Experience

  • Minimum 4 to 5.6 years of professional experience in Clinical Data Management within a CRO or pharmaceutical organization

  • Demonstrated experience leading clinical data management activities for global clinical trials

Technical Skills

  • Hands-on experience with RAVE and/or Veeva EDC platforms

  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end clinical trial data lifecycle

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and global clinical research standards

Core Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

  • Proven ability to train, mentor, and lead clinical data management teams

  • High level of data confidentiality and customer focus

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines


Career Growth & Development

This role supports a dedicated FSP client—a globally recognized biopharmaceutical organization with a strong track record in specialty medicines, vaccines, and scientific innovation. As part of a mature FSP delivery model, the CDTL will collaborate closely with global data science teams and contribute to high-visibility, complex clinical programs.

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s FSP model promotes continuous learning through structured career pathways, mentorship, and advanced training. Career progression opportunities include Senior Clinical Data Manager, Senior CDTL, Clinical Data Project Manager, or transitions into Data Standards and Programming roles.


Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Work on international, multi-phase clinical trials across diverse therapeutic areas

  • Gain end-to-end ownership of clinical data delivery from setup to close-out

  • Build expertise in modern CDM, including EDC platforms and AI-enabled data workflows

  • Collaborate with global sponsors, CRO partners, and cross-functional teams

  • Be part of a science-driven organization committed to improving global health


Equal Opportunity Statement

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws.