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Data Team Lead

0.6-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Data Team Lead – Clinical Data Management

Location: Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: R1500428
Additional Locations Available

Job Overview

This role is responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of Clinical Data Management (CDM) services across single or multi-service clinical research projects. The Data Team Lead ensures timely, accurate and high-quality data deliverables while maintaining compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), regulatory guidelines, SOPs, and internal CDM standards. You will provide technical leadership, project oversight, financial monitoring, and effective collaboration with global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all data management deliverables.

  • Work directly with client data managers, internal teams and decision-makers to address issues, guide process improvements, and ensure project success.

  • Support negotiations related to timelines, resource allocation, budget aspects and project scope.

  • Strengthen and maintain long-term client relationships with transparent communication.

Service Delivery & Clinical Data Management Leadership

  • Coordinate with Data Operations leads to ensure project milestones are met with quality and within agreed timelines.

  • Provide technical and process expertise for end-to-end CDM activities.

  • Lead resolution of escalated data issues in collaboration with clients, vendors and internal teams.

  • Review and approve Data Management Plans (DMPs) and other key documentation.

  • Drive proactive quality management, identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions.

  • Continuously evaluate opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and quality.

  • Maintain internal tracking systems, documentation and compliance records.

Financial Management & Business Development Support

  • Monitor project Scope of Work (SOW) and budgets to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.

  • Review monthly financial reports and participate in project review meetings.

  • Identify out-of-scope activities and manage change order processes.

  • Support RFPs, pricing reviews and bid defense presentations when required.

  • May independently manage single-service CDM projects, including invoicing and revenue tracking.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Contribution

  • Contribute to CDM process enhancements and adoption of new technologies or tools.

  • Participate in global/local best-practice initiatives and represent CDM in focus groups.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by functional leadership.


Qualifications & Experience Required

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Clinical Research, Biological Sciences, Mathematics or related discipline (Required).

Experience

  • 1–2 years of direct Clinical Data Management experience, including minimum 6 months as a CDM project lead (Preferred).

  • Proven track record managing full data management lifecycle, including at least one medium-scale Phase III clinical study.

  • Strong expertise in CDM processes: SAE reconciliation, vendor data management, laboratory data handling, external data integrations and emerging CDM technologies.

Technical & Professional Skills

  • Solid understanding of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of GCP guidelines and regulatory expectations.

  • Proficiency in SOPs, work instructions and ability to apply them effectively.

  • Excellent communication, client management and teamwork capabilities.

  • Strong project management, problem-solving and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to build productive relationships with cross-functional teams and global clients.

  • Thorough understanding of the clinical drug development lifecycle.


About the Company

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research, healthcare intelligence and commercial data solutions for the life sciences industry. The organization leverages advanced analytics, technology and scientific expertise to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative therapies worldwide.


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