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Clinical Data Associate Ii

Precision Medicine Group
2-4 years
INR 5 LPA – 8 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Clinical Data Associate II

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

The Clinical Data Associate II is responsible for supporting clinical data management activities throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, from study start-up through database lock and study closeout. The role involves database development, data review, query management, medical coding, vendor coordination, reporting, and quality control activities to ensure high-quality, accurate, and regulatory-compliant clinical trial data.

This position works closely with Lead Data Managers, sponsors, clinical operations teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to support the successful execution of clinical studies while maintaining adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, and data management standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Data Management Operations

  • Support all phases of the clinical data management lifecycle:

    • Study Start-Up

    • Database Development

    • Data Cleaning

    • Database Lock

    • Post-Lock Activities

  • Act as a backup and support resource for the Lead Data Manager.

  • Ensure timely completion of assigned data management deliverables.

  • Follow study-specific plans, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.

Case Report Form (CRF) Development & Management

  • Develop and review CRF specifications based on study protocols.

  • Coordinate CRF review cycles with:

    • Sponsors

    • Clinical Teams

    • Biostatistics

    • Medical Teams

  • Ensure CRFs accurately capture protocol-required data.

  • Support implementation of CRF updates and revisions.

Database Development & User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • Assist in building and configuring clinical databases.

  • Conduct:

    • Database User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

    • Functional Testing

    • Quality Verification Activities

  • Maintain controlled documentation for database builds and testing.

  • Ensure database quality and compliance before deployment.

Data Review & Query Management

  • Review clinical trial data according to the Data Management Plan.

  • Identify and resolve:

    • Data Discrepancies

    • Missing Information

    • Protocol Deviations

    • Data Inconsistencies

  • Generate and manage data queries.

  • Follow up with investigative sites and stakeholders to resolve issues.

  • Perform line listing reviews and data validation activities.

Edit Check Development & Validation

  • Assist in defining and documenting requirements for:

    • Automated Edit Checks

    • Manual Data Reviews

    • Data Validation Rules

  • Support implementation and testing of edit checks.

  • Ensure edit checks effectively identify data quality issues.

Medical Coding & Data Standardization

  • Perform medical coding activities for:

    • Adverse Events (AEs)

    • Medical History

    • Concomitant Medications

    • Other Medical Terms

  • Ensure coding consistency and medical logic.

  • Maintain alignment with approved coding dictionaries and standards.

  • Support coding quality reviews and reconciliation activities.

SAE/AE Reconciliation

  • Assist with:

    • Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Reconciliation

    • Adverse Event (AE) Reconciliation

  • Collaborate with:

    • Pharmacovigilance Teams

    • Clinical Operations

    • Sponsors

  • Ensure consistency across safety and clinical databases.

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Liaise with:

    • External Data Vendors

    • EDC Vendors

    • Clinical Trial Stakeholders

  • Track data-related deliverables and timelines.

  • Support vendor issue resolution and project coordination activities.

  • Ensure timely receipt and integration of external data.

Reporting & Metrics Management

  • Generate and maintain:

    • Patient Status Reports

    • Study Status Reports

    • Data Management Metrics

    • Operational Dashboards

  • Monitor study progress and data quality indicators.

  • Support management reporting and decision-making activities.

Documentation & Quality Management

  • Create, maintain, and version-control:

    • Data Management Plans

    • Data Review Documentation

    • Validation Documentation

    • Database Build Documentation

    • Study-Specific Data Management Files

  • Ensure documentation remains audit-ready and compliant.

  • Support quality assurance activities and inspections.

Training & User Support

  • Train study personnel on:

    • CRFs

    • Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Systems

    • Study-Specific Processes

  • Provide user support for data management systems and processes.

  • Participate in departmental and project-specific training initiatives.

SAS Programming & Technical Support

  • Assist with:

    • SAS Programming Activities

    • Program Validation

    • Quality Control of SAS Outputs

  • Support data extraction and reporting activities.

  • Collaborate with programmers and biostatistics teams as needed.

Protocol & Study Documentation Review

  • Assist in reviewing:

    • Clinical Study Protocols

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

  • Provide data management feedback and recommendations.

  • Ensure data collection and reporting requirements are clearly defined.

Process Improvement & SOP Development

  • Participate in development and maintenance of:

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Work Instructions

    • Process Documentation

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Data Management function.

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Biotechnology

    • Pharmacy

    • Nursing

    • Healthcare Sciences

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Related Discipline

OR

  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

  • 2–4 years of experience in:

    • Clinical Data Management

    • Clinical Research

    • CRO Environment

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Experience supporting clinical trials across various study phases.

  • Exposure to electronic data capture (EDC) systems preferred.