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Clinical Data Svs Specialist

Accenture
Accenture
5-10 years
Not Disclosed
Bengaluru, India
10 April 14, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MSc 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

Job Title: Clinical Data Services Specialist

Company: Accenture

Location: Bengaluru, India

Experience Required: 7–11 years

Qualification:

  • MSc (Life Sciences or related field)


Job Summary:

Mid-to-senior level role in Clinical Data Management (CDM) focused on ensuring high-quality, accurate, and regulatory-compliant clinical trial data. You’ll act as a Clinical Data Manager / Team Lead, handling data systems, overseeing data quality, and coordinating with stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Data Management

  • Manage clinical trial data lifecycle:

    • Data collection

    • Data cleaning

    • Data validation

  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data


2. EDC Systems Handling

  • Work on platforms like:

    • Medidata RAVE (important 🔥)

  • Design, review, and manage case report forms (CRFs)

  • Ensure proper data entry and validation rules


3. Data Quality & Compliance

  • Perform:

    • Data review

    • Query management

    • Discrepancy resolution

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • GCP

    • Regulatory guidelines


4. Stakeholder Coordination

  • Collaborate with:

    • Clinical teams

    • Biostatisticians

    • Sponsors/clients

  • Maintain strong client relationships


5. Project & Team Handling

  • Lead data management activities

  • Ensure timelines, deliverables, and quality metrics

  • Solve complex data-related issues


6. Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain data management plans

  • Generate reports for analysis and submission

  • Support database lock and final analysis


Skills Required:

  • Strong attention to detail (non-negotiable)

  • Problem-solving mindset

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Client handling skills

  • Strong communication


Technical Skills:

  • EDC tools (especially Medidata RAVE)

  • Clinical data management tools

  • Basic understanding of:

    • Clinical trials

    • Data standards


Work Environment:

  • Client-facing role

  • High accountability

  • Deadline-driven projects

  • Team leadership responsibilities


Career Growth Path:

  • Clinical Data Associate → Data Manager → Lead → Project Manager → Director CDM


Reality Check (Brutally Honest):

  • Not entry-level friendly (you need solid experience)

  • Highly detail-heavy + mentally exhausting

  • But…

    • Better pay than PV at senior levels

    • Strong global demand

    • Transition possible into Biostatistics / Clinical Ops