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Clinical Data Team Lead - External Data Acquisition

Thermo Fisher Scientific
6+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Remote, India, India
10 May 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Data Team Lead

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule: Standard (Monday–Friday)
Work Environment: Office-Based


About the Role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Clinical Data Team Lead to lead and manage clinical data management activities across multiple clinical studies.

In this role, you will act as the lead data manager or support senior leads while ensuring end-to-end execution of clinical data processes. You will also manage external (non-CRF) data acquisition, vendor integration, and data ingestion activities across the study lifecycle.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure timely, accurate, and audit-ready clinical data delivery.

The organization has supported:

  • Top 50 pharmaceutical companies

  • 750+ biotech companies

  • 2,700+ clinical trials across 100+ countries


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Data Leadership & Study Oversight

  • Act as lead data manager for one or more clinical studies.

  • Guide team members on protocol application in daily tasks.

  • Serve as liaison between:

    • Project leads

    • Clients

    • Internal stakeholders

  • Communicate study progress, risks, and updates to management.

  • Monitor study metrics and ensure operational excellence.


2. External Data (Non-CRF) Management

  • Lead end-to-end external data acquisition across study lifecycle:

    • Study setup

    • Study conduct

    • Study closeout

  • Ensure accurate and timely ingestion of external data sources:

    • eCOA / ePRO

    • Devices

    • Laboratory systems

    • Registries

    • Third-party vendors


3. Data Integration & Standards

  • Develop and maintain:

    • Data Transfer Agreements (DTA)

    • Data Transfer Specifications (DTS)

  • Ensure automated and validated data ingestion into clinical repositories.

  • Collaborate with Data Standards teams to maintain templates and libraries.

  • Support regulatory alignment (e.g., CBER updates).


4. Vendor Management & UAT

  • Manage external vendors for eCOA/ePRO and other data sources.

  • Conduct setup calls and finalize system requirements.

  • Review vendor deliverables:

    • Screenshots

    • User guides (English)

    • System configurations

  • Plan and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT):

    • Create test scripts

    • Identify and track defects

    • Lead resolution discussions

    • Prepare validation summary reports


5. Technical & Data Support

  • Provide expertise on data formats and integrations:

    • SDTM mappings

    • XML / JSON / CSV

  • Manage data transfer mechanisms:

    • SFTP

    • APIs

  • Troubleshoot data ingestion and integration issues.

  • Ensure data quality across systems and vendors.


6. Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain CDM deliverables:

    • DTA / DTS documents

    • Vendor specifications

    • Mapping documents

    • Validation artifacts

  • Ensure all documentation is:

    • Audit-ready

    • Stored in eTMF

    • SOP-compliant


7. Training & Team Development

  • Mentor and train junior staff and FSP teams.

  • Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions.

  • Support capability building across teams.


8. Risk & Project Management

  • Identify risks and dependencies across processes.

  • Propose mitigation strategies.

  • Ensure alignment across:

    • CDM

    • Biostatistics

    • Data Standards

    • Clinical Operations

    • IT teams

  • Support project planning and resource forecasting.


Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in:

    • End-to-end Clinical Data Management

    • External data acquisition

    • Clinical trial data integration

    • Vendor management


Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Clinical data management systems

    • Data integration workflows

    • SDTM standards

    • Data formats (XML, JSON, CSV)

  • Experience with:

    • Data transfer processes (SFTP, API)

    • Vendor systems (eCOA/ePRO platforms)


Analytical Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

  • Ability to manage complex multi-study environments.

  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.


Communication & Leadership Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

  • Ability to lead teams and influence across functions.

  • Ability to train, mentor, and guide teams.


Personal Attributes

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments.

  • Strong decision-making and risk management capability.

  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism.


Working Conditions

  • Office-based work environment.

  • Exposure to standard office equipment.

  • Occasional travel:

    • Domestic

    • International

  • Occasional site visits as required.


Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a global organization committed to:

  • Scientific innovation

  • Advanced clinical research operations

  • Data-driven healthcare transformation

  • Collaboration across global teams

  • Professional growth and leadership development